Senior Firmware Engineer (Linux)

Avanti Recruitment; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering and manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer / Linux Developer to work on complex systems. You will be involved in the full product lifecycle, from prototypes to production, with a hands-on role. Responsibilities include designing firmware solutions, developing embedded Linux software, and collaborating with various engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, strong experience in firmware, and an ability to work close to hardware. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance‑related bonus

Hybrid working

Pension

Private medical (including dental)

Life assurance

Relocation support if required

Generous holiday allowance

37.5‑hour working week

Qualifications

• Strong firmware and embedded systems experience.
• Comfortable owning designs and working autonomously.
• Experience working close to hardware.

Responsibilities

• Designing and architecting firmware solutions.
• Developing embedded Linux software on ARM and x86 platforms.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Taking technical ownership and leading where required.

Skills

Embedded Linux development

Firmware design

Hardware interfacing

Autonomous working

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Electronics or similar (2:1 or above)

Tools

Git

DevOps tools

Visual Studio

Job description

A well-established UK engineering and manufacturing company is hiring a Senior Firmware Engineer / Linux Developer to work on complex, specialist hardware systems used globally in real-world applications.

This role suits an experienced engineer who enjoys working close to hardware, owning designs and contributing across the full product lifecycle.

The Role

You will join a multi-disciplinary engineering team developing embedded firmware and Linux-based systems from early prototypes through to production machines. This is a hands‑on senior role with genuine technical ownership and influence over system design.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and architecting firmware solutions
• Developing embedded Linux software on ARM and x86 platforms
• Working across full lifecycle from prototype to production
• Interfacing with electronics, mechanics and optical systems
• Collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams
• Taking technical ownership and leading where required

Technical Environment

• Embedded Linux (ARM & x86)
• STM32, Raspberry Pi, NXP i.MX platforms
• Low‑level hardware interfacing (analogue, digital, electromechanical)
• USB, PCIe, MIPI, I2C, SPI
• Cameras, motors, temperature and lighting control
• Basic GUI development
• Safety‑critical design considerations

Background

• Degree in Software Engineering, Electronics or similar (2:1 or above)
• Strong firmware and embedded systems experience
• Comfortable owning designs and working autonomously
• Experience working close to hardware

Nice to Have

• Git, DevOps tools, Visual Studio
• Schematic reading and hardware debug
• Low‑to‑medium‑volume manufacturing exposure
• Wireless technologies (Bluetooth, WiFi, RFID)
• PICs, CPLDs or FPGAs
• Interest in imaging or photography

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance‑related bonus
• Hybrid working
• Pension, private medical (including dental), life assurance
• Relocation support if required
• Generous holiday allowance
• 37.5‑hour working week