Software Firmware Engineer

New Appointments Group
Canterbury, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
13 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Software / Firmware Engineer

Location: Canterbury

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking a Software/Firmware Engineer to join our engineering team, contributing to the development, enhancement, and testing of new technology-driven products. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full software lifecycle and is confident creating structured, high-quality code within a collaborative environment.

What you'll be doing:

  • Working on embedded software and application-level development as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team
  • Translating requirements into robust technical solutions and developing firmware/software to support new product functions
  • Producing essential technical documentation including specifications, manuals, instructions, and test procedures
  • Developing implementation strategies for new features and changes
  • Maintaining clear, organised records of design work
  • Ensuring all work aligns with internal quality processes and standards
  • Supporting other engineering activities when required

What we're looking for:

  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Strong experience with C# and .NET application development
  • Experience with C or C++ is beneficial
  • Exposure to Android development (e.g., Xamarin) is advantageous but not essential
  • Confident working through the full software lifecycle - design, documentation, development, testing, maintenance
  • Familiarity with structured design methodologies such as UML
  • Experience working within project teams
  • Strong ability to interpret and translate requirements into practical solutions
  • Excellent attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement
  • Able to manage your own workload and meet agreed timescales
  • Strong problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of electronics or verification/testing processes is advantageous

If you're a motivated engineer who enjoys creating reliable, high-quality software and firmware solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

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