Junior Embedded Software Engineer

Verso Recruitment Group; Whiteley; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental cover

Hybrid working

EV salary sacrifice

Mental health support

Modern working environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Verso Recruitment Group is seeking a Junior Embedded Software Engineer in Fareham, Hampshire, on a hybrid basis. You will develop firmware for capacitive touch sensor products and work with embedded C, Python, microcontrollers and DSP-related topics.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to hands-on hardware and software, and opportunities for professional growth within a high-growth technology business.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a similar relevant discipline.
• Some industry experience through a placement year or postgraduate engineering experience.
• A good understanding of software development, ideally including C programming.
• An interest in embedded systems and working with hardware.
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB or LabVIEW would be beneficial.
• An interest in digital signal processing (DSP) or image processing would be advantageous.
• Understanding of software development practices, testing and version control would be beneficial.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug embedded C firmware for resource-constrained microcontrollers.
• Support the design and development of capacitive sensing algorithms.
• Use Python for algorithm development, simulation and data analysis.
• Design, implement and test algorithms for tracking and interpreting user input.
• Investigate firmware and hardware behaviour, including performance, timing and memory usage.
• Work closely with software, hardware, systems and applications engineering teams.
• Support feature development and product improvements based on customer requirements.
• Contribute to testing, debugging and continuous product development.

Skills

Embedded C

Python

Microcontrollers

DSP interest

Software testing

Version control

Education

Electronics/Computer Science degree

Job description

Junior Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Fareham, Hampshire (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Up to £38,000

Are you a recent graduate or junior software engineer looking to build a career in embedded software development?

I'm working with an innovative, high-growth technology business based in Fareham that is looking to expand its engineering team with a Junior Embedded Software Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, developing firmware and algorithms for advanced capacitive touch sensor products used by leading consumer electronics customers.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience working with embedded C, Python, microcontrollers and signal processing, contributing to the development of cutting‑edge technology.

The Role

• Develop and debug embedded C firmware for resource-constrained microcontrollers.
• Support the design and development of capacitive sensing algorithms.
• Use Python for algorithm development, simulation and data analysis.
• Design, implement and test algorithms for tracking and interpreting user input.
• Investigate firmware and hardware behaviour, including performance, timing and memory usage.
• Work closely with software, hardware, systems and applications engineering teams.
• Support feature development and product improvements based on customer requirements.
• Contribute to testing, debugging and continuous product development.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a similar relevant discipline.
• Some industry experience through a placement year or postgraduate engineering experience.
• A good understanding of software development, ideally including C programming.
• An interest in embedded systems and working with hardware.
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB or LabVIEW would be beneficial.
• An interest in digital signal processing (DSP) or image processing would be advantageous.
• Understanding of software development practices, testing and version control would be beneficial.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £38,000.
• Hybrid working.
• Private health and dental cover.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Mental health support programmes.
• Modern, friendly working environment.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The opportunity to work on innovative technologies alongside an experienced engineering team.