Software Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Scarborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer in North Yorkshire. The role involves designing and developing firmware for intelligent measurement equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to product lifecycle. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £60,000, hybrid work options, and benefits including pension and professional development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in embedded C / C++ development and firmware design.
• Strong knowledge of ARM Cortex processors and FPGA architecture.
• Understanding of digital signal processing and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing embedded software and firmware from concept to release.
• Programming ARM-based microcontrollers and FPGA systems (VHDL / Verilog).
• Implementing real-time systems and signal processing algorithms.
• Collaborating with hardware engineers to integrate and optimise product performance.
• Contributing to design documentation, testing, and validation processes.

Skills

Embedded C / C++ development

ARM Cortex processors

FPGA architecture

Digital signal processing

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer
Location: North Yorkshire (Hybrid Options Available)
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 + Benefits

A leading UK manufacturer of intelligent measurement and monitoring equipment is seeking a skilled Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer to join its innovative product design and development team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of embedded systems design, creating cutting‑edge solutions used across global industries.

As a Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and refine firmware and embedded software for precision instrumentation and smart devices. You’ll collaborate closely with electronics, hardware, and product teams to bring ideas from prototype to production – ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability at every stage.

Benefits for the role of Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer include:

• Competitive salary of £45,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
• Hybrid working options from the Scarborough HQ
• Pension scheme and private healthcare
• Ongoing professional development and training support
• Opportunity to influence full lifecycle product development

Duties for the role of Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer include:

• Designing and developing embedded software and firmware from concept to release
• Programming ARM-based microcontrollers and FPGA systems (VHDL / Verilog)
• Implementing real‑time systems and signal processing algorithms
• Collaborating with hardware engineers to integrate and optimise product performance
• Contributing to design documentation, testing, and validation processes

Skills and experience required for the role of Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer:

• Proven experience in embedded C / C++ development and firmware design
• Strong knowledge of ARM Cortex processors and FPGA architecture
• Understanding of digital signal processing and system integration
• Experience with product design, test, or measurement systems advantageous
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills

If this role is of interest, or you are looking for other roles in Engineering or Product Development, please contact Aidan Morgan at Penguin Recruitment. There are many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.