Embedded Software Engineer

Accelero; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelero in Cardiff is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join a skilled team on hybrid work arrangements. You will develop embedded firmware in C, work on secure communications, and contribute across the full product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes low-level firmware, debugging embedded systems, cryptographic features, and collaboration with UK and international teams on innovative products with real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Proven embedded firmware development experience.
• Strong embedded C and/or C++ programming skills.
• Experience debugging embedded systems and understanding software lifecycles.
• Familiarity with CI/CD methodologies.
• Understanding cryptographic technologies and secure communications.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Developing embedded firmware solutions primarily in C.
• Designing and implementing secure cryptographic functionality
• Debugging and troubleshooting embedded hardware and software
• Supporting products across the full development lifecycle
• Producing technical design and test documentation
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and internationally
• Contributing to both new product development and existing product enhancements

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++ programming

CI/CD

Cryptography

Debugging

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer Cardiff | Hybrid

We are currently supporting a global technology organisation that develops industry-leading secure access solutions used by businesses globally.

They are looking for a Embedded Software Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team in Cardiff, working on innovative embedded products that sit at the heart of physical access and security systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced firmware engineer who enjoys low-level development, debugging embedded systems, and working on products that have real-world impact on a global scale.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing embedded firmware solutions primarily in C.
• Designing and implementing secure cryptographic functionality
• Debugging and troubleshooting embedded hardware and software
• Supporting products across the full development lifecycle
• Producing technical design and test documentation
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and internationally
• Contributing to both new product development and existing product enhancements

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in embedded firmware development
• Strong embedded C and/or C++ programming skills
• Experience debugging embedded systemsKnowledge of software development lifecycles and version control
• Familiarity with CI/CD methodologies
• Understanding of cryptographic technologies and secure communications
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a team