Edge Computing Jobs

• United Kingdom
• Entry level

Graduate role supporting a signal processing group on real-time embedded systems across communications, sensors and audio. Work spans filter design, simulation, embedded programming in C/C++/Assembler and modelling in Matlab/Python, with exposure to platforms from TI, Arm, Tensilica and custom ASICs. Mentoring and training provided, though it is not a formal graduate scheme.

MATLAB · Python · ARM +7

• Birmingham
• Hybrid
• Mid-level

Builds and maintains Yocto-based Linux distributions, writes and debugs firmware for microcontrollers (bare metal or FreeRTOS), and works across the stack from bootloader and kernel drivers down to real-time firmware. Joins multi-disciplinary teams in a small technical consultancy serving medical, IoT, energy, defence and communications clients, with hybrid working and direct customer contact.

Yocto · BitBake · FreeRTOS +1

• Birmingham
• Hybrid
• £45,000 – £60,000 pa
• Mid-level

Hands-on embedded role building and maintaining Yocto-based Linux distributions and writing firmware for microcontrollers, bare metal or FreeRTOS. Work spans the stack from bootloader and kernel drivers down to real-time firmware, plus supporting products in the field. Projects cover medical, smart home, energy, defence, communications and scientific sectors, with close client contact.

Embedded Linux · Yocto · FreeRTOS +2

• United Kingdom
• On-site
• Entry level
• Internship

Join the Signal Processing Department within the Wireless and Digital Services Division for a 12-month internship, working on bespoke real-time systems spanning satellite communications, voice activity detection and robotics. You'll contribute from first-principles research through to design, development and deployment, supported by mentoring and training.

Python · MATLAB · C

• Cambridge
• £80,000 – £85,000 pa
• Lead

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.

Zephyr · Linux · AWS +1

• Newport
• On-site
• £70,000 – £90,000 pa
• Lead · manages people
• Permanent

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.

ROS2 · C++ · Linux

• Birmingham
• Hybrid
• Mid-level

Builds and maintains Yocto-based Linux distributions and writes firmware for microcontrollers, working across the stack from bootloader and kernel drivers down to real-time firmware. The role sits within a technical consultancy serving medical, smart home, energy, defence and communications clients, with close customer collaboration and field product support.

Embedded Linux · Yocto · FreeRTOS +2