Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - Secure Systems & Crypto

Accelero; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelero in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join a skilled team developing embedded products for secure access and security systems. You will work on low-level development, cryptographic functionality, and debugging embedded systems with real-world impact.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally, contributing to new product development and enhancements while maintaining high-quality design and documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in embedded firmware development.
• Strong embedded C and/or C++ programming skills.
• Experience debugging embedded systems.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles and version control.
• Familiarity with CI/CD methodologies.
• Understanding of cryptographic technologies and secure communications.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Developing embedded firmware solutions primarily in C.
• Designing and implementing secure cryptographic functionality
• Debugging and troubleshooting embedded hardware and software
• Supporting products across the full development lifecycle
• Producing technical design and test documentation
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and internationally
• Contributing to both new product development and existing product enhancements

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C/C++ programming

Debugging embedded systems

Software development lifecycle

CI/CD methodologies

Cryptography

Secure communications

Independent work

Job description

Accelero in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join a skilled team developing embedded products for secure access and security systems. You will work on low-level development, cryptographic functionality, and debugging embedded systems with real-world impact.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally, contributing to new product development and enhancements while maintaining high-quality design and documentation.