Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer — Edge AI Cameras

Halos Body Cams; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology security firm in Belfast is seeking a Firmware Engineer with strong embedded Linux experience to develop and maintain firmware for an advanced body-worn camera platform. The candidate will work across hardware and software boundaries, directly impacting innovation through tasks like improving code quality and optimizing device-to-cloud features. This role offers competitive salary and various benefits including private health insurance and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave Allowance

Competitive salary and commission/bonus package

Learning and Development opportunities

Private Health Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Home & Tech scheme

Regular company events and social initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in embedded firmware or embedded Linux development.
• Strong C/C++ development experience for embedded systems.
• Experience with embedded Linux (build systems, drivers, networking, debugging).
• Comfortable working in a scale-up environment with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full firmware stack on an embedded Linux body-worn camera platform.
• Develop and maintain firmware for an Ambarella-based camera.
• Implement and improve device-to-cloud communication, streaming, and remote control features.
• Perform hands-on hardware debugging and measurement using lab equipment.

Skills

C/C++ development

Embedded Linux

Hardware debugging

Performance optimization

Device-to-cloud communication

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power analysers

Ambarella SoC

Job description

A technology security firm in Belfast is seeking a Firmware Engineer with strong embedded Linux experience to develop and maintain firmware for an advanced body-worn camera platform. The candidate will work across hardware and software boundaries, directly impacting innovation through tasks like improving code quality and optimizing device-to-cloud features. This role offers competitive salary and various benefits including private health insurance and generous annual leave.