Senior Firmware Engineer

Senior Firmware Engineer

Key points

• 28/05/26
• South West, Bristol
• £65k - 75k per year
• Permanent
• Analytics, Data, AI and ML
• Full time

Job role

Senior Firmware Engineer

 Bristol (Hybrid – 2 days in office)
Up to £75,000 + excellent benefits

About the Company

We’re working with an innovative technology company developing life-changing assistive communication devices. Their products empower people with speech and communication challenges to live more independent, connected lives, and they are recognised globally as leaders in their field.

With a collaborative, purpose-driven culture, this is a chance to work on meaningful products that make a real difference.

The Role

As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you’ll take a lead technical role in designing and delivering embedded firmware for high-quality, safety-critical devices. You’ll work closely with hardware, software, and cross-functional teams to build robust, scalable systems.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll influence architecture, mentor engineers, and drive engineering excellence across the firmware lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of embedded firmware (primarily C-based)
• Define and maintain firmware architecture, standards, and best practice
• Develop software for embedded Linux and RTOS environments (e.g. Zephyr)
• Drive test strategy and automation, including CI and hardware-in-the-loop testing
• Debug complex issues across hardware and software layers
• Collaborate with hardware, QA, production, and product teams
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a high-performing team culture
• Ensure firmware meets quality, reliability, and regulatory standards for medical-grade devices

About You

You’ll be an experienced embedded engineer with strong technical depth and a passion for building high-quality systems.

Essential:

• Strong experience in embedded C development (8+ years)
• Solid understanding of embedded systems architecture and design principles
• Experience with RTOS and/or Embedded Linux platforms
• Proven ability in debugging and problem-solving in constrained environments
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and CI practices
• Ability to provide technical leadership and mentor others

Desirable:

• Experience with Zephyr RTOS, STM32, Nordic, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with Python, C#, or other tooling languages
• Experience in medical devices or safety-critical environments

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £75,000
• Hybrid working (2 days per week in Bristol)
• Private medical insurance, pension & life assurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee perks

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If you’re looking for a role where your work has genuine impact and you can help shape cutting-edge assistive technology, we’d love to hear from you.

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