Embedded Software Engineer - Wearable Systems

XYZ Reality; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Biannual salary reviews

Office near Angel station

Lunch & after-work gatherings

Job summary

XYZ Reality in London, UK is developing the next generation of wearable technology for construction, combining sensing, localisation, computer vision, and AR. We seek an Embedded Software Engineer to join the Hardware team, building the embedded software stack powering these platforms, and collaborating across Hardware, Mechanical, and Production to take work from prototype to production.

You'll work on Linux drivers, sensor integration, and hardware interfaces for wearables in demanding

Qualifications

• 3+ years of embedded software or firmware development experience.
• Strong C and C++ with Linux kernel and drivers experience.
• Experience integrating cameras, IMUs, GNSS, LiDAR and other sensors.
• Ownership and cross-functional collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software and firmware for wearable computing platforms.
• Build drivers for cameras, IMUs, GNSS, LiDAR, ToF, displays and peripherals.
• Support hardware bring-up, debugging and system integration.
• Collaborate across Hardware, Mechanical, Navigation Algorithms and Production teams.
• Contribute to architecture reviews and production-quality software.
• Assist transition of products from prototype to production deployment.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded software

Linux kernel

Device drivers

Sensor integration

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering / Software Engineering / Electronic Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

NVIDIA Jetson

Linux drivers

SPI/I2C/UART

Embedded compute platforms

BSP development

Job description

About Xyz Reality

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Job title: Embedded Software Engineer – Wearable Systems & Sensor Integration

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

About Xyz Reality

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XYZ Reality are the creators of the world's first and only engineering-grade Augmented Reality solution, purpose built for the construction industry. Not only have we created this holographic technology, that sits within The Atom — a smart, site‑safe headset/hardhat — but we implement it on projects, utilising the power of AR to ensure that all schemes are completed in line with delivery timescales and budgets.

XYZ has grown to over 100 staff across the UK, US & Europe and is working with Mission Critical organisations & construction companies to successfully deliver major projects.

THE ROLE

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XYZ Reality is developing the next generation of wearable technology for the construction industry — combining advanced sensing, localisation, computer vision, and augmented reality into products that are transforming how major projects are delivered.

We are looking for a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join our Hardware team and take a hands‑on role in building the embedded software stack that powers these platforms. You'll work closely with Hardware, Mechanical Engineering, Navigation Algorithms, and Production teams — developing Linux drivers, sensor integrations, and hardware interfaces for wearable systems operating in demanding industrial environments.

This is a role for someone with a practical engineering mindset who takes ownership, thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, and wants to see their work go from prototype all the way through to production deployment.

Key Responsibilities

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• Develop embedded software and firmware for wearable computing platforms — including Linux kernel modifications, board support packages, and device drivers — with a focus on NVIDIA Jetson and other embedded compute platforms.
• Build drivers and interfaces for cameras, IMUs, GNSS receivers, LiDAR, ToF sensors, displays, and communication peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet) — supporting hardware bring‑up, debugging, and system integration.
• Support integration of embedded AI, localisation, perception, and sensor processing systems — working closely with the Navigation Algorithms team to ensure hardware and software work seamlessly together.
• Develop production software, manufacturing test tools, factory calibration systems, and automated validation tooling — supporting the transition of products from development into full‑scale manufacturing.
• Participate in architecture reviews, design reviews, and technical planning — contributing maintainable, well‑tested, production‑quality software and clear engineering documentation throughout.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Hardware, Mechanical Engineering, Production, R&D teams, and external suppliers — supporting prototype builds, technical investigations, and validation activities.

Required Qualifications

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• Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, with 3+ years of embedded software or firmware development experience.
• Strong C and C++ programming skills, with proven experience developing Linux kernel components, board support packages, or device drivers, and integrating hardware peripherals and sensors.
• Solid understanding of embedded system architectures, microcontrollers, hardware interfaces, and multi‑threaded software development across communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, USB, and Ethernet.
• Practical, hands‑on engineering mindset — comfortable taking ownership of technical challenges, working independently across a multidisciplinary team, and seeing development through from prototype to production.

Key Experience & Skills

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• C / C++ & embedded Linux — kernel, BSP & device driver development
• Sensor integration — cameras, IMUs, GNSS, LiDAR, ToF & displays
• NVIDIA Jetson & embedded compute platform experience
• Hardware interfaces — SPI, I2C, UART, USB & Ethernet
• Production test, calibration & manufacturing support tooling
• Practical, proactive & ownership‑driven engineering mindset

Benefits

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• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Private healthcare with Vitality
• Christmas shutdown days on top of leave allowance (2–4 per year usually)
• Office located within a 5-minute walk from Angel station
• Hybrid working
• Biannual salary reviews
• Summer & Christmas staff parties
• Free lunch bought in and after‑work gathering/drinks every other Thursday in the office
• Employee referral scheme
• Make a real‑world impact of revolutionising the construction industry