Firmware Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Milton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life insurance

33 days holiday

Expert training from veterans

Job summary

Platform Recruitment is seeking a Firmware Engineer in Cambridge to develop driver firmware for proprietary silicon and to work across the full software development life cycle, including bring-up, regression testing and performance testing. You will validate new silicon chips and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers on a deep-tech platform that has real-world impact.

Requirements include 5+ years of real-time embedded firmware with C/C++, 2+ years Python, cross‑platform

Qualifications

• 5+ years of real-time embedded firmware experience.
• Experience with C/C++ development in embedded environments.
• 2+ years of Python development.
• Experience developing cross-platform code.

Responsibilities

• Develop driver firmware for proprietary silicon.
• Work through the full SDLC including bring-up, regression testing and performance testing.
• Validate new silicon chips.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded firmware

Python

Cross‑platform development

ARM Cortex‑M

Linux

Git

Bash

Tcl

Tools

pytest

Jenkins CI/CD

Job description

Overview

Firmware Engineer – Cambridge

Would you like to work on developing an extremely precise deep-tech platform with real-world impact? Our client offers the chance to work with a multidisciplinary team on cutting-edge technologies, alongside a motivated group of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop driver firmware for proprietary silicon
• Work throughout the whole SDLC, including bring-up, regression testing and performance testing
• Validate new silicon chips

Qualifications

Experience required:

• Strong background in real-time embedded firmware
• 5+ years of experience with C/C++ development
• 2+ years of experience with Python
• Experience developing cross-platform code

Desirable skills:

• Experience with unit test frameworks like pytest, build scripting, Jenkins CI/CD automation
• Good understanding of ARM Cortex-M series processors and CPU architecture
• Some PCB electronics design experiences
• Familiarity with Linux, Git, Bash, and Tcl

Benefits

• Private health insurance
• Life insurance
• 33 days holiday
• Expert training from renowned industry veterans

Apply now to join a company truly leading their niche in one of the most vibrant cities on Earth for R&D