Senior Firmware Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Firmware Engineer in Nottingham. You will develop C/C++ firmware for low-power systems, lead projects, and work collaboratively with engineering teams. Ideal candidates have strong C/C++ experience and exposure to Nordic SoCs. This role offers a competitive salary along with excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

£60,000-£70,000 salary

26 Days Annual Leave

Bank Holidays

Technical Progression

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with Nordic SoCs or similar low-power architectures.
• Hands-on expertise in firmware development for C/C++.
• Confidence to lead projects and drive improvements.

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 and testing skills

Low-power systems knowledge

Leading firmware projects

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 our 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 its 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)
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• 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.