Firmware Engineer

Job Title: Firmware Engineer

Location: Hybrid, on-site 1 day per week (or as needed) in Cwmbran, Wales.

Job Type: Permanent

About Us

We are a pioneer in network infrastructure monitoring with IoT technology, and develop innovations that keep critical resources flowing. Good software is core to our mission and critical to our customers, and we continuously optimise and enhance our systems and develop new features.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced software engineer to join our team and help deliver our digital product strategy. You'll develop and maintain a key part of our digital product portfolio; working with our Head of Digital Products to inform and drive our future direction. This role requires deep computing experience and the ability to see and clearly articulate software engineering trade-offs. You should also have a system thinking mindset and enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues to solve problems.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality firmware, API and database systems using our tech stack (C, C++, Azure, Git)
Look for opportunities to improve the reliability, simplicity and maintainability of our systems, including proposing changes to the tech stack as required
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and evaluate their potential application to our products and services.
Identify and mitigate technical risks, and develop strategies to address technical debt.
Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning within the team.
Contribute to wider team architecture discussions and software development activities
Provide responsive support for urgent needs from users of the system

Role requirements

Technical Skills

3+ years of experience in software development
Significant experience with Linux/Unix and Windows environments
Familiarity with cloud-based services, especially Azure
Familiarity with networking, network security and IT security generally
Knowledge of best practices in an always-up, always-available service
Open-minded and willing to learn new technologies as required
Experienced in C and C++
Experience in firmware development for embedded and IoT devices
Experience in API development
Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and device drivers
Proficiency in developing and debugging firmware for microcontrollers and SoCs
Experience with IoT protocols and standards, such as MQTT
Strong understanding of communications protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, MODBUS, SDI12 etc.)
Familiarity with device management and security protocols, such as TLS and DTLS

What we Offer

37.5 hours per week with core working hours and flexible options, including remote work. Office attendance is expected minimum once per week or as needed for delivery. Benefits include 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, the option to purchase additional leave, a pension plan, a salary sacrifice car scheme, health coverage, parental leave, and an employee assistance program