Senior Firmware Engineer

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

Job summary

A renowned technical recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to work on low-power firmware development in Nottingham. The role involves developing firmware for Nordic SoCs, leading projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong C/C++ experience and debugging skills, and will be able to integrate various wireless technologies. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

26 Days Annual Leave

Technical Progression

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong experience in embedded C/C++ firmware development.
• Hands-on expertise with Nordic SoCs or similar architectures.
• Knowledge of debugging and testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop C/C++ firmware for Nordic SoCs (nRF52/nRF53).
• Integrate wireless communication technologies.
• Collaborate with electronics, app, and cloud teams.

Skills

C/C++ firmware development

Debugging and testing

Firmware project leadership

Integration of wireless technologies (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 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.

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

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

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