Real-Time Embedded Firmware Engineer (32‑bit MCUs, RTOS)

April Quest; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of safety-critical instruments in Oxford is seeking a Firmware Engineer to develop real-time embedded firmware on 32-bit microcontrollers. The ideal candidate should have significant experience with C/C++ and embedded Linux, along with a solid understanding of low-level device programming and hardware interfaces. This hands-on role involves collaboration with hardware and systems teams to ensure reliable product development. Competitive salary and benefits await for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in developing embedded firmware.
• Hands-on with embedded Linux and real-time OS.
• Understanding hardware interfaces and device programming.
• Experience with FPGA systems and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware for safety-focused products.
• Build real-time firmware on 32-bit microcontrollers.
• Integrate sensors and communication interfaces.
• Write and debug low-level drivers.

Skills

Embedded software development in C/C++

Experience with embedded Linux

Low-level device programming

Real-time data handling

FPGA integration

Tools

RTOS

UART

SPI

I²C

Modbus

Job description

A global manufacturer of safety-critical instruments in Oxford is seeking a Firmware Engineer to develop real-time embedded firmware on 32-bit microcontrollers. The ideal candidate should have significant experience with C/C++ and embedded Linux, along with a solid understanding of low-level device programming and hardware interfaces. This hands-on role involves collaboration with hardware and systems teams to ensure reliable product development. Competitive salary and benefits await for the right candidate.