Embedded Software Engineer

Verso Recruitment Group; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Verso Recruitment Group is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to lead BSP development and low‑level software for ARM‑based embedded products. This hands‑on role covers device drivers, kernel configuration, bootloader work, and Yocto Linux distributions.

You will collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to deliver robust, production‑ready BSPs and ensure smooth platform bring‑up across new boards and features.

Qualifications

• Hands-on embedded software development experience.
• Proven BSP development, drivers, bootloaders, and kernel work.
• Solid understanding of Yocto, Linux internals and build systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and optimise low‑level device drivers for ARM platforms.
• Lead BSP development, hardware enablement and board bring‑up.
• Design and implement Embedded C software for constrained environments.
• Own and enhance bootloader functionality and early system initialisation.
• Configure, integrate and debug the Linux kernel for new/existing platforms.
• Build, customise and maintain Yocto‑based Linux distributions.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware and systems teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Embedded software development

ARM processors

Device drivers

Linux kernel

Yocto

Bootloaders

C programming

Hardware bring‑up

Education

Degree in Embedded Systems / Electronics / Computer Engineering

Tools

Yocto

ARM toolchains

Job description

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer - BSP

Location: Colchester

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Arrangements: Hybrid working is offered, with three days on site and two from home, with flexibility to be on site as needed for key projects.

An established engineering and technology company is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to take a leading role in developing board support packages (BSPs) and low‑level software for its next generation of embedded products.

This is a hands‑on, hardware‑proximal role focused on enabling new platforms, building robust BSPs, and delivering reliable system performance on ARM‑based architectures. You’ll work across device drivers, kernel configuration, and hardware bring‑up, shaping how new boards and features are supported from the ground up.

You’ll collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and wider engineering teams, contributing across the full software lifecycle and ensuring production‑ready embedded solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise low‑level device drivers for ARM‑based platforms.
• Lead BSP development, hardware enablement, and board bring‑up activities.
• Design and implement Embedded C software for constrained environments.
• Own and enhance bootloader functionality and early system initialisation.
• Configure, integrate, and debug the Linux kernel for new and existing platforms.
• Build, customise, and maintain Yocto‑based Linux distributions.
• Work closely with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering to resolve issues early and ensure smooth integration.

About You

• Strong experience in embedded software development within engineering or technology environments.
• Proven background in BSP development, device drivers, bootloaders, and kernel‑level work.
• Solid understanding of Yocto, build systems, and Linux internals.
• Confident working with ARM processors, toolchains, and debugging tools.
• Analytical, detail‑focused, and able to collaborate effectively across functions.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Embedded Systems, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or similar.
• Experience with BSPs, Linux kernel development