Firmware Engineer

1000 Brompton Bicycle Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 25 days

9 Day Fortnight option

Pension scheme

Discount on Brompton bikes

Staff loan bike

Learning & development

Job summary

Brompton, a leader in innovative bicycles, seeks an Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop robust software for Brompton Electric products. You’ll contribute through the full product lifecycle, from prototyping to production, in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You will work on embedded systems, use C/C++, and engage in cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features while supporting safety and reliability goals across our products.

Qualifications

• Engineer with proven experience in developing embedded software applications.
• Experience across majority of the stages of the software development lifecycle (requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing).
• Proficient in C and C++.
• Experience with one or more embedded communication protocols: BLE, CAN, I2C, UART, SPI.

Responsibilities

• Design, test and maintain embedded software for Brompton Electric products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features.
• Write clean, scalable and efficient code.
• Debug and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with team members as part of our agile software development process.

Skills

Embedded software

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile methodologies

Communication

Tools

C/C++

RTOS

BLE/CAN/I2C/UART/SPI

Jenkins

Docker

Git

Job description

About Brompton We make bikes that move differently. Every fold, every ride, every detail matters. At Brompton, engineering and craft meet freedom of expression. Each bike invites you to explore your city, your routine, and yourself in new ways. We don’t just make bikes. We shape possibilities. Over fifty years of innovation flow through every frame, and every team member helps shape what comes next. We are looking for a [Role Title] to help us keep moving differently. The Firmware Engineer role takes on the challenge of delivering robust embedded software for existing and future Brompton Electric products and will give you the opportunity to be involved in the full product lifecycle of our electric bikes, from prototype development to production and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, test and maintain embedded software for Brompton Electric products
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features
• Write clean, scalable and efficient code
• Debug and resolve technical issues
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with team members as part of our agile software development process

Who you are:

• Engineer with proven experience in developing embedded software applications
• You have demonstrated experience across majority of the stages of the software development lifecycle (requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing)
• Proficient in C and C++
• Ideally, have experience with one or more embedded communication protocols: BLE, CAN, I2C, UART, SPI
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Preferably, have experience with functional safety development (ISO 13849 or ISO 26262)
• Preferably, have experience with electric motors/inverter drives
• Preferably, have experience with RTOS-based application development
• Optionally, have used Python for developing tools
• Optionally, have experience with security for embedded applications
• Have used CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/Docker)
• Comfortable with version control systems (e.g. Git).
• An awareness of Health and Safety law and best practice.
• Have the right to Work in the UK without sponsorship

Why Brompton?

Because we make bikes that surprise and delight, we want people who do the same. Your work matters. You’ll get hands-on, tackle real problems, and see the results on the streets, on the train and across cities around the world. At Brompton, craft, curiosity and community come together every day and you’ll be part of it.

Benefits at Brompton:

• Brompton offers you an excellent working environment with enthusiastic colleagues who get along, communicate and co-operate well with each other.
• The working climate is informal, but we work hard.
• Next to good terms of employment, Brompton offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging job within a dynamic, international and ambitious environment.
• We are all proud to be part of Brompton Bicycle Ltd; we all share the same passion and dedication to the company and the product, despite any differences in cultural backgrounds and skills.
• 9 Day Fortnight – This is a flexible working pattern which individuals can opt in for where an employee works their contractual hours across 9 days instead of 10 days. (i.e. 80 hours across 9 days instead of 10 days). This mean the individual would work an additional hour across Monday to Thursday (across the 2 week period) to gain their Friday off
• Annual Leave – 25 days annual leave, plus all UK bank holidays, prorated
• Competitive Salary – Plus workplace pension scheme and profit share bonus.
• Brompton Discount - Get ready to bike in style, as all employee’s receive up to 60% off their very own bike and accessories, plus there are discounts for your friends and family too.
• Staff Loan Bike – All employees are eligible to receive a Brompton Bicycle which they can use free of charge for up to 3 months
• Free Breakfast – Unlimited, all-day access to an array of fruit and cereal
• Breakout Areas – Unwind on the mezzanine floor which contains a ping-pong, foosball and pool table and other games like darts and a giant Connect-4!
• Learning and Development - Access to free LinkedIn Learning and opportunity to devote some of your time at work to personal development. We value professional development and actively promote internal promotions and opportunities.
• Benefits - Workplace Pension Scheme, Flexible Working, Cycle to Work Scheme and other benefits.
• Mental Health – We provide access to a confidential EAP that offers counselling, resources and support for various mental health challenges.
• Paid Leave – We offer an enhanced Family, Paternity and Maternity leave pay.
• Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Commitment Regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, culture, educational background, parental status, neurodiversity or disability - whoever you are, if you’re passionate about your work, curious, relentless and customer-obsessed, we want to hear from you.
• We Take Pride - Quality is born in the details
• We Build Community - A Brompton brings people together
• We Are Human - Being ourselves create magic
• We Are Curious - Inspiration is everywhere
• We Bring Energy - Our movement and momentum are infectious
• Brompton Bicycle is more than just a company - we're a community of innovators who are passionate about changing the world, one bike at a time.
• Our bikes are not just a means of transportation - they're a reflection of our values, creativity, and commitment to excellence.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce at our company. At Brompton we aspire to engage with diverse individuals, communities, and organisations in order to continue to nurture a rich diverse culture.
• We Take Pride - Quality is born in the details
• We Build Community - A Brompton brings people together
• We Are Human - Being ourselves create magic
• We Are Curious - Inspiration is everywhere
• We Bring Energy - Our movement and momentum are infectious