Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer — Hybrid Dublin

Acre Security; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acre Security in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to design and implement firmware for next-generation security products. You will work with hardware, software, and QA teams to deliver reliable, high-performance embedded systems.

The role focuses on RTOS and bare-metal development, ARM Cortex MCUs, C/C++, and ongoing innovation. Join a collaborative Engineering team shaping secure, scalable solutions for global customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience developing embedded systems, firmware, and microprocessor/microcontroller-based solutions.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded applications.
• Hands-on experience using hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.
• Experience working with ARM Cortex-based microcontrollers and processors.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Experience with wireless communication protocols and interfaces.
• Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop embedded firmware solutions for next-generation security products.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and QA teams to deliver reliable, high-performance embedded systems.
• Drive innovation by optimising embedded architectures and adopting emerging technologies.
• Design, develop, and implement embedded systems and firmware for microprocessor and microcontroller-based applications.
• Develop and optimise real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal embedded software.
• Collaborate with hardware and QA engineers to integrate embedded solutions into product designs.
• Write, maintain, and optimise efficient, well-documented code in C and C++.
• Conduct testing, debugging, and validation activities to ensure system robustness and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and embedded development best practices.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and advancements in embedded systems, firmware development, and microprocessor technologies.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

RTOS

ARM Cortex

Wireless protocols

Agile

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

JTAG debuggers

Job description

Acre Security in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to design and implement firmware for next-generation security products. You will work with hardware, software, and QA teams to deliver reliable, high-performance embedded systems.

The role focuses on RTOS and bare-metal development, ARM Cortex MCUs, C/C++, and ongoing innovation. Join a collaborative Engineering team shaping secure, scalable solutions for global customers.