Senior Integration Engineer (Firmware)

HID; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Integration Engineer to join their Biometrics team in Cardiff. This role offers the opportunity to design and implement embedded firmware solutions while working on cutting-edge cryptographic technologies. You will collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to the integration of advanced RFID systems with Linux platforms. If you are passionate about driving innovation and making a significant impact in global security, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a vibrant culture that values teamwork and empowers you to grow your career while making a difference.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Work-Life Balance Benefits

Inclusive Company Culture

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded programming and cryptographic solutions.
• Proven problem-solving skills for complex engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded firmware solutions primarily in C and C#.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document technical decisions.

Skills

Embedded Programming in C

Embedded Programming in C#

Problem-Solving Skills

Cryptographic Solutions

Communication Protocols (MQTT, gRPC)

Software Version Control

TDD and Unit Testing

CI/CD Processes

Low-Level Hardware Interfaces (GPIO, UART)

Design Documentation

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

Embedded Systems

Debugging Tools

Version Control Systems

Job description

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An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Senior Integration Engineer (Firmware)

Location: Cardiff, UK

Job ID: 37836

A developer role, working in a Biometrics dedicated software team. You are expected to be hands-on and spend a significant amount of your time writing code and implementing features/stories defined by the Product Owner.

As a contributor within the Biometrics team, you’ll be responsible for implementing features in a timely fashion, seamlessly integrating with the overall solution offered to our customers.

The integration engineer will mainly work on integrating an RTOS-based RFID reader with a Linux system, requiring experience in cryptography to ensure secure communication between devices.

The candidate should be proactive in learning industry best practices and trends.

If this sounds like you, keep on reading!

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, enabling safe transactions, productive work, and free travel.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 employees worldwide. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo

Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS):

HID PACS provides advanced, reliable access control solutions, including cutting-edge readers, credentials, controllers, mobile, and biometric technologies, empowering organizations globally to protect their assets.

This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to join an industry leader, drive innovation, and make a real impact on global security.

Role Responsibilities:

• Design and implement embedded firmware and test solutions primarily in C and C#
• Design and implement cryptographic solutions
• Create design documentation
• Work hands-on with embedded systems, debugging and maintaining them
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Break down complex scenarios into manageable sub-tasks and complete them efficiently
• Communicate technical decisions through documentation and white papers
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams like Product, Design, Analytics
• Identify and communicate issues early to help course-correct

Preferred Background:

• Experience in maintaining and creating designs for mid-sized projects
• Problem-solving skills for complex issues
• Proficiency in embedded programming in C & C#
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as MQTT and gRPC
• Experience with low-level hardware interfaces (GPIO, UART)
• Proficiency with software version control
• Experience with TDD and unit testing
• Understanding of CI/CD processes
• Knowledge of SSDL issues
• Experience implementing cryptographic solutions including symmetric and PKI asymmetric encryption

Minimum Qualifications:

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of industry experience

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and rewards
• Benefits and leave policies supporting work-life balance
• Inclusive and vibrant company culture
• Career development opportunities
• Be part of a global organization pioneering access solutions

Why Apply?

• Empowerment through global teamwork and flexible work options
• Drive innovation and embrace challenges
• Results-oriented environment valuing integrity and authenticity

Join HID and contribute to creating trusted identities that facilitate seamless interactions worldwide. We value diversity and are committed to inclusive teams. Be part of our global community and grow your career with us.