Edge Computing Jobs

NXP Semiconductors · Glasgow

An AI-native intern joins the Glasgow team to prepare, optimise and deploy ML models onto S32N automotive MPUs, prototyping edge-AI use-cases and turning them into demos. The role involves writing modern code with AI coding assistants and automation, working with Python, git and optionally C/C++, alongside experienced engineers on real automotive silicon.

NXP Semiconductors · Glasgow

Designs and implements cryptographic algorithms, including post-quantum cryptography, for embedded ARM Cortex-M and RISC-V platforms, and develops software countermeasures against side-channel and fault-injection attacks. Works with security architects, firmware and evaluation teams to integrate secure libraries into products and support certification up to Common Criteria EAL 6+.

Platform Recruitment · Royston · £60,000 – £70,000 pa

Design and develop bare metal, RTOS and DSP algorithm embedded software in C/C++ on ARM Cortex MCUs, plus production support tools such as test jig interfaces and calibration tools. The role also covers hardware troubleshooting, fault finding and system-level problem resolution for highly precise scientific instruments and sensors.

Platform Recruitment · Cambridge · £80,000 – £85,000 pa

Lead the software design and development of embedded and connected systems, taking a system-wide view that balances firmware, hardware, connectivity and cloud considerations. Working directly with clients to define products from idea through to production, and leading a team of multidisciplinary engineers without line management duties. Projects are varied and largely outside heavy industry regulation, giving freedom to be creative.

Cloudflare · London · €68,000 – €91,000 pa

Build and extend network software systems on critical traffic paths, spanning the Linux kernel network stack, network hardware dataplane and physical interconnects. Work across the full development lifecycle, from design and automated testing to production deployment, under a "Run What You Build" model with on-call rotation.

Cloudflare · London · €89,000 – €122,000 pa

Lead the Egress team building and operating network software infrastructure that connects Cloudflare's products to any destination, spanning data planes and distributed control planes. Hire, mentor and coach a distributed engineering team, own roadmap and cross-functional delivery, and run on-call, escalations and incident response. Requires Layer 3/4 networking and distributed systems depth.

Redline Group · Luton · £50,000 – £70,000 pa

Design and develop application software and embedded firmware in C and C++ for future products, while supporting and enhancing an existing product portfolio. Day-to-day work includes FreeRTOS-based real-time firmware, direct hardware and sensor interfacing, microcontroller peripherals, and system integration, debugging and testing alongside cross-functional engineering teams. Products are safety-critical and life-saving, with flexible/hybrid working from Rochester, Kent.

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions · Cheshire · £70,000 – £85,000 pa

Lead the device-side firmware build for intelligent connected hardware used at the edge of the energy grid, owning low-level problems such as SPI bus behaviour, cross-processor timing, tight memory footprints and radio coexistence. Work across ESP32, RP2040 and STM32 class parts with FreeRTOS, embedded C/C++, MQTT with mutual TLS and Modbus, setting standards and mentoring a small, senior team.

Zenovo · Lancashire

Design, develop and implement embedded electronic systems, firmware and hardware including circuit schematics and PCB layouts for microcontroller-based products. Work across hardware, software and mechanical teams, running system integration, testing, debugging and fault-finding, and mentoring less experienced engineers through concept-to-production development.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment · Newport · £70,000 – £90,000 pa

Lead the autonomy system architecture and technical roadmap for an R&D business developing technology for agricultural vehicles. Line manage 4-6 engineers, coordinate 3-4 subsystem suppliers, and lead C++ and ROS2 delivery across perception, localisation, planning and motion control, with hands-on technical support and verification and validation planning.

Cambridge Consultants · United Kingdom

A 12-week summer placement split between an internal development project and live client work, covering PCB-level circuit design, simulation, lab validation, field experiments and system modelling. You join a close-knit multi-disciplinary team in a consultancy setting with in-house prototype PCB manufacturing, EMC and antenna test facilities.

Zenovo · Nottinghamshire · £65,000 pa

Hands-on senior role developing secure, network-connected embedded products from concept to production. You'll write production-quality embedded C/C++ for real-time systems, implement HTTPS/TLS and cybersecurity features, build low-level drivers, and work with ARM Cortex-M and RTOS. Sits within a multidisciplinary team spanning firmware, hardware, test and compliance in an Agile environment.

Cambridge Consultants · United Kingdom

A 12-week paid summer placement split between an internal RF development project and live client work, covering RF circuit design, simulation, testing and measurement alongside experienced engineers. Based in Cambridge with access to in-house labs including PCB prototyping, EMC and antenna test facilities, working in close-knit multi-disciplinary teams.

Pure Resourcing Solutions · Cambridge · £120,000 pa

Owns the entire software function of a long-established Cambridge hardware business, covering embedded Linux on FPGA SoCs, x86 Linux application software, build systems, CI/CD and test. Leads software managers and team leads across UK and offshore teams, sitting on the Engineering Management team and reporting to the VP Engineering. Mandate to review practices, improve delivery speed and predictability, and unify several established teams into one group with shared ways of working.

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions · Shipley · £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Lead the development of embedded systems, designing complex software for real-time control and IoT connectivity across several product lines. Work hands-on in embedded C/C++ on ARM Cortex and RTOS/bare-metal, reviewing code, improving performance and mentoring engineers alongside hardware colleagues in an agile team, taking products from concept to production.