Senior Firmware Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 5% employer pension contributions

25 days holiday

Regular team socials

Job summary

A growing automation company is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their R&D team. You will develop firmware for STM32 microcontrollers, focusing on high-quality design and collaboration with hardware and software engineers. Ideal candidates should have 3+ years of embedded development experience with strong C/C++ skills. The role offers a hybrid working model, contributing to cutting-edge robotic solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ embedded development experience required.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ production coding practices.
• Experience with RTOS and bare-metal systems is a must.

Responsibilities

• Write embedded C/C++ for STM32 or similar 32-bit ARM platforms.
• Build robust OTA update and fault-handling systems.
• Develop automated test frameworks for embedded code.

Skills

Embedded development experience

C/C++ in production environments

Comfortable in RTOS and bare-metal systems

Familiar with Linux-based dev workflows

Experience with communications protocols

Job description

This range is provided by Platform Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Embedded Software and Electronic Design |Cambridge, Oxford, Reading, Gloucester, Cardiff, Bucks | 07441341336

Firmware Engineer | £50-80k | Oxford | Hybrid

My client is a growing company in the automation industry with international customers. They’re looking for a Firmware Engineer to join their R&D team working on the next generation of autonomous robots.

You’ll be working closely with hardware, software, and electronics engineers, building firmware for STM32 (or similar ARM-based) microcontrollers. The focus here is on fast, high-quality design.

Responsibilities as a Firmware Engineer:

• Writing embedded C/C++ for STM32 or similar 32-bit ARM platforms
• Working in bare-metal and RTOS environments
• Building robust OTA update and fault-handling systems
• Developing automated test frameworks for embedded code
• Delivering real value to end users, fast

Required skills:

• 3+ years’ embedded development experience
• C/C++ in production environments (modern best practices)
• Comfortable in RTOS and bare-metal systems
• Familiar with Linux-based dev workflows and toolchains
• Experience with comms protocols like CAN, I2C, Ethernet, etc.

What you get as a Firmware Engineer:

• Up to 5% employer pension contributions
• 25 days holiday
• Regular team socials

Apply now to design the next generation of robotic solutions!

VISA sponsorship is not available for this role.

Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Information Technology, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Software Development, Computer Hardware Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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