Embedded Firmware Engineer (Various Levels Available)

Computer Futures - London & S.E(Permanent and Contract); Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment company is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer in Oxford. This hybrid role requires expertise in low-level Embedded C and offers a salary between £40,000 and £70,000. You will design firmware for advanced Flash memory products, collaborate closely with hardware teams, and tackle complex technical challenges. Join a supportive culture with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Bonus scheme

5% pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong experience with low-level Embedded C.
• Solid understanding of bare metal development and RTOS.
• Experience working closely with hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Embedded firmware for Flash memory.
• Work closely with hardware teams to integrate and test firmware.
• Solve complex technical challenges related to performance.

Skills

Low-level Embedded C

Bare metal development

Debugging Embedded systems

Job description

Overview

Embedded Firmware Engineer - Oxford (Hybrid)

Salary: £40,000 - £70,000 DOE

Location: Oxford (Hybrid - minimum 3 days/week on-site, occasionally up to 5)

Level: Junior to Principal

Sponsorship: Available

Start Date: ASAP

Join a global leader in memory and storage innovation, where you'll be part of a team developing Embedded firmware for advanced Flash memory products used in high-performance computing, automotive systems, and next-gen consumer electronics. This is a hands-on role offering full autonomy and the chance to work on complex, low-level systems that power cutting-edge technology.

You'll be working on firmware that interfaces directly with hardware, contributing to the development of Real Time Embedded systems that demand precision, performance, and reliability. The team is recruiting across multiple levels, so whether you're a junior engineer looking to grow or a principal-level expert ready to lead, there's a place for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Embedded firmware for Flash memory and storage products
• Work closely with hardware teams to integrate and test firmware on custom platforms
• Solve complex technical challenges related to performance, scalability, and reliability
• Contribute to architecture decisions and technical strategy (senior/principal level)
• Collaborate in a hybrid working environment with a strong on-site engineering culture

Tech Stack & Requirements

Essential:

• Strong experience with low-level Embedded C
• Solid understanding of bare metal development and RTOS
• Experience working close to hardware and debugging Embedded systems

Desirable:

• Experience with memory/storage systems or similar high-performance Embedded platforms

Benefits & Perks

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Bonus scheme
• 5% pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with opportunities for growth

Location

Location Note: This role requires a minimum of 3 days/week on-site in Oxford, with flexibility to increase to 5 days/week depending on project needs. Candidates must be locally based.

If you're passionate about Embedded systems and want to work on meaningful technology in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now or reach out for more details.