Firmware Engineer

Everfox; London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting SME is looking for a Firmware Engineer to develop innovative FPGA solutions that secure critical data for major enterprises. This role involves working on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion. You'll take ownership of the firmware development lifecycle, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to evolving engineering practices. Join a forward-thinking company that offers a positive work culture, excellent work/life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday allowance

Flexible bank holidays

Pension scheme up to 8%

Education reimbursement up to £4,000

Hybrid working allowance

Enhanced parental leave

Perkbox discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working hours

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Strong experience in firmware development for FPGAs is essential.
• Mentoring skills to guide less experienced engineers are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware for FPGA designs through the full engineering lifecycle.
• Add functionality to existing designs and contribute to engineering processes.

Skills

Firmware Development

FPGA Design

Mentoring/Coaching

Interpersonal Skills

Python Programming

C/C++ Programming

Network Protocols

Signal Processing

Cryptographic Algorithms

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

VHDL

SystemVerilog

Agile Methodologies

Job description

Intelligent. Dynamic. Resilient.

Everfox, formerly Forcepoint Federal, has been defending the world's most critical data and networks against the most complex cyber threats imaginable for more than 25 years. As trailblazers in defense-grade, high assurance cyber security, we have been leading the way in developing and delivering innovative cyber security technology. We protect data wherever it resides.

Job Title: Firmware Engineer

Reporting line: Lead Firmware Engineer

Primary Work Location: Waterloo, London (hybrid, 2 days a week)

Our working culture

We are an exciting SME with ground-breaking technology; a very serious mission to solve real world problems, but with a positive and highly inclusive atmosphere, and an excellent work/life balance!

At Everfox we celebrate diversity and inclusion, and we're focused on continuously improving equality for the benefit of our employees, products and community. We recruit, develop and retain talent purely on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we take every possible step to ensure that every person employed or seeking employment with us receives fair treatment. No-one shall be disadvantaged on the grounds of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital and parental status, neurodiversity, social background, physical ability, illness or otherwise.

Employee Benefits

• 25 days holiday allowance per year (with the opportunity to purchase more)
• Flexible bank holidays
• Pension scheme of up to 8% base salary (matching employee contribution)
• Education reimbursement program of up to £4,000
• Hybrid working allowance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Perkbox discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance and group income protection
• Daily fruit, breakfast and drinks in our offices

Position Summary

Everfox is seeking a capable and experienced Firmware Engineer, who will contribute to developing dozens of unique FPGA designs across several cross-domain product lines. You'll work with a range of technologies, and your code will be helping to secure some of the world's largest enterprise and government organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking new designs through the full engineering lifecycle for FPGA firmware development (design, implementation, test, integration, and support).
• Adding new functionality to existing designs.
• Contributing to the evolution of Everfox's engineering methods, processes and culture.
• Recognising the industry that Everfox operates in, and appreciating the importance of following our information security policies.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

You'll be perfect for the role if you have the following technical experience/skills:

• Strong commercial experience of developing firmware for FPGAs.
• Demonstrable skills in mentoring/coaching other Engineers with less experience.
• Collaborative approach with excellent interpersonal skills, able to work effectively both as part of a team and individually.
• Eligibility for UK government security clearance.

Ideally you will have familiarity with the following technologies:

• RTL FPGA development in VHDL.
• Programming in Python and C/C++.
• Verification using VHDL, SystemVerilog and/or Python.
• Network packet processing and network protocols (ethernet, IP, UDP, TCP ...)
• Signal processing in FPGAs.
• Cryptographic algorithms, implementations and applications in FPGAs.
• Developing security-enforcing functionality in FPGAs.
• Interfacing FPGAs to CPUs.
• Linux driver development.
• Managing/undertaking development using agile techniques.

Salary Range
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is: £43,200.00-52,800.00 GBP. The actual salary offered may vary within the range based on a candidates' unique experience, locale, and business needs. In addition to a base salary and bonus plans, Everfox offers a generous benefits package including flexible PTO, a 401k match, and contribution to healthcare coverages.

Don't meet every single qualification? We encourage you to apply if you align with this role. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Everfox is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to legally protected statuses. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable to use or access the Company's career webpage as a result of your disability.