Senior Firmware Engineer

Rise Technical; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to develop low-power firmware for Nordic SoCs. The role involves integrating wireless technologies and collaborating with various engineering teams. Candidates should have strong experience in C/C++ and debugging. This position offers excellent benefits, including technical progression and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Technical Progression

26 Days Annual Leave

Bank Holidays

Additional Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong experience in developing C / C++ firmware.
• Hands-on expertise with Nordic SoCs or similar architectures.
• Good knowledge of debugging and test tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop C / C++ firmware for Nordic SoCs.
• Integrate BLE, ANT+, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
• Work in RTOS / bare-metal environments.

Skills

C / C++ firmware development

Debugging and test tools

Low-power systems

Nordic SoCs (nRF52 / nRF53)

Wireless communication (BLE, ANT+, Wi-Fi)

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 have 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