Senior Firmware Engineer

Zenovo; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning technology company in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer. This hybrid role offers a salary up to £65,000, along with bonus and benefits. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in embedded software development using C, as well as familiarity with standard microcontrollers and communication protocols. Join a collaborative team of engineers to contribute to innovative products that enhance everyday life.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Strong benefits package

Modern offices

Purpose-built laboratories

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of experience in developing embedded software using C on bare-metal systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of embedded software for market-leading products.
• Play a key role in firmware development across a range of devices.

Skills

Embedded software development using C

Working with standard microcontrollers/microprocessors

Familiarity with RTOS environments

Understanding of communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C)

Education

Degree in Software, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer Up to £65,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Hybrid 3 Days On-Site per Week Cambridge

We re working with an award-winning technology company that designs and manufactures innovative products found in homes across the UK & Ireland. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their collaborative R&D team in Cambridge.

This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days on-site per week in Cambridge, offering a great balance of hands‑on collaboration and remote flexibility.

What s on Offer:

• Salary up to £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare and a strong overall benefits package
• Work in modern offices and purpose‑built laboratories
• Join a friendly, cross‑disciplinary team of engineers
• Involvement across the full product lifecycle from concept to manufacture

The Role:

You ll join a talented team of Software, Electronic, Mechanical and Test Engineers, contributing to the design and development of embedded software for their market‑leading products. You ll play a key role in firmware development across a range of devices, supporting innovation from early‑stage concepts through to production.

Key Requirements:

• At least 5+ years of experience in developing embedded software using C on bare‑metal systems
• Experience working with standard microcontrollers/microprocessors
• Familiarity with RTOS environments
• Understanding of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, and I2C

Educational Background:

• Degree in Software, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering, or a related discipline

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values engineering excellence and innovation. If you re ready for your next challenge and want to contribute to meaningful, widely used products, we d love to hear from you.

Apply now to receive a full job specification and further insight into the company and the role.