Senior Firmware Engineer

Motorola Solutions; Ware; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus schemes

Holiday bonus – two weeks extra pay

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme (DC)

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible working options

Private medical care

Life assurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Motorola Solutions UK Limited in Ware, UK, seeks an experienced embedded software engineer to design and implement software for bare-metal systems. You will develop drivers, interfaces and protocols, collaborate with hardware engineers on board bring-up, and optimize power, memory and performance in real-time environments.

Proficiency in C/C++, ARM microprocessors, RTOS, and debugging with oscilloscopes is required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in embedded systems development.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++, memory management, and I/O timing.
• Proficient with debugging embedded systems.
• Experience collaborating with hardware engineers on board bring-up.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement in Ware.
• Experience with Python scripting for test automation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software for bare-metal systems, focusing on performance, reliability, and resource efficiency.
• Develop, test, and debug low-level device drivers, peripheral interfaces, and communication protocols directly on microcontrollers or microprocessors.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software/hardware integration requirements and support board bring-up, hardware validation, and troubleshooting.
• Write efficient and maintainable code in C/C++ (and assembly as needed) for microcontrollers, memory-constrained, and real-time systems.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and other debugging tools to analyze and resolve hardware/software integration issues.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests to verify correct operation and performance of embedded firmware.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and design guidelines for bare-metal environments.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of software architecture, interfaces, and procedures for future maintenance and scalability.
• Analyze and optimize system performance, power consumption, and memory utilization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, identify technical risks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality embedded solutions.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Bare-metal development

RTOS

ARM microprocessors

SPI I2C CAN

Git

Debugging with oscilloscopes

Unit testing

Education

Bachelorer Masterer degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Schematic reading

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The Specialty Camera Engineering team based in Ware, UK is responsible for developing cameras for long range surveillance applications, such as border or coastal security. The products are aimed at public and commercial safety. The team is responsible for the development of the complete products, including hardware, firmware and mechanics and takes care of the whole development life‑cycle that includes development, testing and maintenance of the systems we build.

Job Description

Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement (office located in Ware). Core Technical Proficiencies:

• Programming Languages: C/C++.
• Processors: Microchip (PIC32), ARM.
• Operating Systems: Bare metal, RTOS.
• Networking: Knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP and UDP.
• Protocol: Experience with SPI, I2C, CANbus and other embedded interfaces.
• Other: Experience with stepper and BLDC motors, DC Power Supplies, sensors.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Documentation: Ability to create design documents on software architecture and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software for bare‑metal systems, focusing on performance, reliability, and resource efficiency.
• Develop, test, and debug low-level device drivers, peripheral interfaces, and communication protocols directly on microcontrollers or microprocessors.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software/hardware integration requirements and support board bring‑up, hardware validation, and troubleshooting.
• Write efficient and maintainable code in C/C++ (and assembly as needed) for microcontrollers, memory‑constrained, and real‑time systems.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and other debugging tools to analyze and resolve hardware/software integration issues.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system‑level tests to verify correct operation and performance of embedded firmware.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and design guidelines for bare‑metal environments.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of software architecture, interfaces, and procedures for future maintenance and scalability.
• Analyze and optimize system performance, power consumption, and memory utilization.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define product requirements, identify technical risks, and ensure timely delivery of high‑quality embedded solutions.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering.
• Hands on experience in embedded systems development.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems design, including C/C++ memory management, microprocessor architectures, instruction efficiency, and I/O timing.
• Proficient with debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and improve low‑level system performance issues using strong problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with scripting languages and building systems.
• Adherence to established development processes for all design and implementation activities.
• Experience collaborating with Quality Assurance teams to identify test cases for new features and areas for regression testing.
• Hands‑on experience working with hardware engineers on board bring‑up, and debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or JTAG.
• Experience reviewing peers’ code for adherence to coding standards and design guidelines.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement (office located in Ware).

Advantageous Skills and Knowledge

• Programming Languages: Python scripting for test automation, data analysis, or rapid prototyping.
• Processors: ARM.
• Robotics Control: Experience or strong interest in robotic control programming is a significant plus.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Familiarity with automated testing, continuous integration pipelines.
• Proficiency in reading schematics.

Personal Attributes

• Problem‑Solving: Demonstrated ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Collaboration: Effective team player comfortable with cross‑functional collaboration with HW and Software teams.
• Adaptability: Readiness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving project requirements.
• Initiative: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
• Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus).
• 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays.
• Attractive defined contribution pension scheme.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible working options.
• Private medical care.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities.
• Employee health and wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing guidance etc.
• Carbon neutral initiatives/goals.
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days.
• Well known companies discount scheme.

Travel Requirements

Travel Requirements: Under 10%

Relocation

Relocation Provided: None

Position Type

Position Type: Experienced

Company

Motorola Solutions UK Limited

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally‑protected characteristic.

Company Culture and Vision

We are proud of our people‑first and community‑focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

About Motorola Solutions

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close‑knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com.