Senior Firmware Engineer

Weare5vtech; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in sensing systems is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop intelligent firmware for advanced sensing platforms. The role involves working across the full product lifecycle and requires expertise in C/C++, embedded firmware development, and sensor technologies. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering. This position offers a hybrid working structure, competitive salary, and a chance to contribute to innovative solutions in IoT and Broadcast Technology.

Benefits

Healthcare Plan

Qualifications

• Strong background in embedded firmware development including C/C++, bare-metal, and RTOS environments.
• Proven experience with embedded system design from architecture to integration and testing.
• Solid understanding of sensor technologies and signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop intelligent firmware for advanced sensing platforms.
• Write and optimize low-level code for real-time performance.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and system engineers.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C/C++

Bare-metal programming

RTOS environments

Sensor technologies

Signal processing

Leadership and mentoring

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Job description

Embedded Firmware Engineer

Location:Austin,TX (Hybrid working structure)

Type:Full-Time (Must be U.S. citizen)

Salary:Competitive based on relevant experience + Healthcare Plan (100% comp)

Are you bored of working on spaghetti code?

What about an opportunity to design and create firmware for brand new devices?

A rapidly growing technology company at the forefront ofnext-generation sensing systems, this team designs and deliversstate-of-the-art hardware and firmwaresolutions that capture, process, and interpret the physical world with extraordinary precision.Their innovations power cutting-edge applications across industrial, environmental, and connected device markets; really redefining the way sensors detect, measure, and communicate data across complex environments.

The Role:

As aSenior Embedded Firmware Engineer, you’ll play a central role in developing the intelligent firmware that drives the company’s advanced sensing platforms. You’ll work across the full product lifecycle; from concept and architecture through to prototyping, testing, and deployment, building robust embedded solutions that integrate seamlessly with custom hardware.

Your expertise will sit at the intersection ofembedded firmware,wireless communication, andsensor integration. You’ll be hands-on in writing and optimizing low-level code forbare-metal and RTOS environments, ensuring real-time performance and reliability. Beyond the code, you’ll collaborate closely with hardware, RF, and system engineers to bring cutting-edge wireless sensing technologies to life, fromBLEandLoRatoproprietary RF linksand next-generation connectivity protocols.

This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in fast-paced, innovative environments - someone who loves solving complex technical challenges and pushing the limits of embedded design. You’ll have the chance to shape breakthrough sensing products and see your work deployed in real-world, mission-critical applications.

Key Qualifications:

• • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• • Strong background inembedded firmware development, includingC/C++,bare-metal, andRTOSenvironments.
• • Proven experience withembedded system design,this isfrom architecture to integration and testing.
• • Solid understanding ofsensor technologies, signal processing, or hardware/software co-design.
• • Leadership experience inmanaging or mentoring engineering teamswithin a product-focused environment.
• • Excellent communication skills and a passion for technical excellence.
• 5V Tech are acting as an Employment Agency for the purposes of this job vacancy. We offer a reward scheme if you can recommend someone for this position, up to $250 for you and an additional $250 to a charity of your choice, 5V Tech are recognised talent solutions experts within IoT and Broadcast Technology, working across the US & EMEA.