Senior Firmware Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to develop C/C++ firmware for low-power systems. This role offers opportunities to lead projects and collaborate with engineering teams in an innovative company. Ideal candidates will possess strong C/C++ skills and experience with Nordic SoCs. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000-£70,000 and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Technical progression

26 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Strong experience in embedded C/C++ firmware development.
• Hands-on expertise with low-power systems.
• Good knowledge of debugging and test tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop C/C++ firmware for Nordic SoCs (nRF52/nRF53).
• Integrate BLE, ANT+, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
• Collaborate with electronics, app, and cloud teams.

Skills

C/C++ firmware development

Debugging skills

Experience with Nordic SoCs

Project leadership

Tools

Nordic SoCs

RTOS

Tools for debugging and testing

Job description

Senior Firmware Engineer | Nottingham | 60,000-70,000 + Technical Progression + 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Benefits

Excellent opportunity for a Senior Firmware Engineer with experience of low power systems to join a highly innovative business offering opportunities to own and lead projects, make a massive difference to new and existing products, and collaborate with global engineering teams.

This company has ambitions to become a household name by building upon a stellar reputation built within elite and professional sports.

In this role, you'll take ownership of firmware development across their platforms. You'll develop C/C++ firmware for Nordic SoCs (nRF52/nRF53), working within RTOS or bare‑metal environments to deliver ultra‑reliable low‑power performance. You'll integrate wireless communication technologies such as BLE, ANT+, and Wi‑Fi, and work closely with electronics, mechanical, app, and cloud teams to ensure seamless connectivity and performance.

The ideal candidate will have strong C/C++ firmware experience, hands‑on expertise with Nordic SoCs or similar low‑power architectures, and good knowledge of debugging and test tools. Experience with bootloaders, OTA updates, or system diagnostics would be advantageous. You'll have the confidence to lead projects and drive continuous improvement across firmware standards and reliability.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious company during a truly exciting period in their history offering a technically fascinating position, opportunities to lead your own projects, and make a substantial contribution to the future of the wider group!

The Role:

• Develop C/C++ firmware for Nordic SoCs (nRF52/nRF53)
• Integrate BLE, ANT+, and Wi‑Fi connectivity
• Work in RTOS/bare‑metal environments for low‑power optimisation
• Collaborate with electronics, app, and cloud teams
• Hybrid working from Nottingham (2‑3 days per week)

The Person:

• Senior Firmware Engineer with strong embedded C/C++ experience
• Experience leading firmware projects
• Exposure to Nordic SoCs, low‑power systems, or RTOS environments
• Strong debugging and testing skills
• Commutable to the Nottingham area

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tommy Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.