122 jobs
NXP Semiconductors Glasgow
Designs and implements cryptographic algorithms, including post-quantum cryptography, for embedded platforms such as ARM Cortex-M and RISC-V. Develops software countermeasures against side-channel analysis and fault injection, collaborating with security architects, firmware and evaluation teams, and supporting certification activities.
NXP Semiconductors Bucharest, Romania
Designs and implements cross-platform cryptographic algorithms, including post-quantum cryptography, plus software countermeasures against side-channel and fault-injection attacks. Works with security architects, OS/firmware and evaluation teams on embedded C/Assembly for ARM Cortex-M and RISC-V, supporting certification and security evaluations.
Platform Recruitment Cambridge £40,000 – £65,000 pa
Own a bare-metal control stack for ARM-based microcontrollers, developing, debugging and optimising firmware while adding features to an existing codebase and documenting low-level designs. Work closely with hardware engineers on schematics and drivers for SPI, I2C, UART, ADC and DAC, in an Agile R&D team with a high degree of autonomy.
Platform Recruitment Newcastle upon Tyne £35,000 – £45,000 pa
Develops high-quality embedded and systems software primarily in C and C++, working on Linux-based embedded and RTOS platforms. Involves debugging at software and system level, using serial and network protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI and TCP/IP, and collaborating with engineers and clients from concept to delivery. Suits a graduate or junior engineer seeking accelerated growth in a consultancy tackling complex engineering challenges.
Zenovo Leicestershire
Architect and design software for complex embedded products made up of interconnected hardware modules, defining interfaces and integration strategies across the system. The role blends strategic architecture work with hands-on C/C++ development, Linux, IoT product work, and structured test planning alongside hardware and software engineers.
Avanti Recruitment ELY £60,000 – £70,000 pa
Hands-on senior role developing embedded software on SoC-FPGA platforms, bridging ARM processors, FPGA programmable logic and complex measurement systems. Day-to-day work covers Embedded Linux in C/C++, AXI, DMA, interrupts, memory-mapped I/O, drivers, high-speed data acquisition and porting MATLAB/Python algorithms into embedded C/C++. Technical ownership of low-level hardware/software integration for advanced sensing and measurement products.
Microchip Whiteley
Works within the Human Machine Interface Division's Firmware Development Team, taking a major role in embedded software development for touchscreen and human interface solutions used in automotive and industrial design. Covers the full lifecycle from requirements and design through implementation, review, testing and documentation, with leadership and mentorship of junior engineers and involvement in improving the firmware development process.
Spectrum IT Recruitment Reading £45,000 – £55,000 pa
Hands-on embedded software development role within an experienced product design team at a UK technology manufacturer. You'll work across the full lifecycle, from concept and development through testing, release and ongoing enhancement, using C/C++, Linux, SQL and wireless technologies on both new and existing products.
Microchip Whiteley
Join the Human Machine Interface Division to shape next-generation maXTouch capacitive touch controllers for automotive, industrial and consumer products. You will define sensing architectures, write and verify RTL in Verilog/SystemVerilog, develop embedded C/C++ software, and drive silicon bring-up and validation across analog, digital and firmware domains.
Enterprise Recruitment Nottingham £65,000 – £85,000 pa
Senior Embedded Electronic Systems EngineerAn opportunity to take technical ownership of a real‑world, AI‑driven edge computing platform built around camera‑based systems and NVIDIA Jetson hardware.This Senior Embedded Electronic Systems Engineer role sits at the heart of developing intelligent, embedded products...
Circuit32 Recruitment Cheltenham £40,000 – £55,000 pa
Develops low-level embedded software and works closely with the hardware/software interface, using Embedded C on ARM and PIC microcontrollers in bare-metal and RTOS environments. Projects span early-stage and upcoming greenfield work involving wireless and comms protocols, within a security and surveillance business. Requires eligibility for SC or BPSS clearance.
DOMO TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS Whiteley
Design and implement advanced DSP algorithms and bespoke waveforms for mission-critical wireless systems, using Python and/or MATLAB, and help optimise Software Defined Radio platforms. The role sits within an embedded development team serving defence and secure communications, with mentoring duties for senior candidates.
Circuit32 Recruitment Cheltenham £50,000 – £85,000 pa
Develops low-level embedded software and hardware/software interfaces for a security and surveillance business, working with ARM/PIC microcontrollers in bare-metal and RTOS environments. Projects include early-stage and upcoming greenfield work involving wireless and comms protocols. The role is based on-site in Cheltenham and requires SC or BPSS clearance eligibility.
Premier Technical Recruitment Burton-on-Trent £55,000 – £65,000 pa
Design, develop, test and maintain embedded and control software for locomotive products, including diagnostic applications and IoT cloud-based telematics for remote monitoring. Work closely with electrical, mechanical and systems engineers on integration, validation and commissioning, producing architectures and design documentation to safety and quality standards.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Dundee £65,000 – £75,000 pa
Design and build PCBs and electrical systems for IoT, wearable and MedTech products, using Altium for schematic capture and layout. Work with internal project managers and an R&D team on new product releases, managing verification and validation. The role is largely remote with occasional commuting to Dundee.
