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Staff Firmware Engineer - Infrastructure Platforms Bristol - Hybrid £88,000-£115,000 base + circa $171,000 joining equity (4-year vesting) + circa $85,500 p.a. ongoing equity + 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 4-week paid sabbatical every 4 years + 1 shutdown day per quarter + Private Medical + Travel Insurance + Electric Vehicle Scheme + Progression + 2 Pay Reviews per Year Excellent opportunity for a Staff Firmware Engineer with deep embedded C experience to join a world-leading technology business and play a key role in the firmware that underpins the next generation of global computing infrastructure. This organisation has built one of the world's most pervasive compute architectures, powering everything from IoT and automotive through to desktops, data centres and the cloud. Their infrastructure platform solutions are the foundation for the next era of digital infrastructure, and this team is at the heart of delivering production-quality firmware to customers worldwide. In this role you will join a core System Solutions team, owning the development, support and maintenance of platform firmware used in real-world infrastructure deployments. You'll lead defect triage and fixes, coordinate downstream release updates, and act as a primary technical interface to customers while collaborating closely with internal firmware and release engineering teams. The ideal candidate will be an expert in embedded C with a strong background in product-quality firmware, with proven, hands-on bootloader experience as an essential requirement, alongside device drivers, ideally within server or infrastructure environments. You'll be comfortable owning complex defect management, working with standards such as UEFI and ACPI, and engaging directly with customers and open-source communities around infrastructure platform solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly world-leading organisation, work on technology that sits at the core of "wherever computing happens", and benefit from a highly competitive package, exceptional equity and long-term career progression within cutting-edge infrastructure engineering. The Role: *Support, maintain and evolve production-quality firmware for complex infrastructure platform solutions *Lead defect triage, management and fixing, including feature backporting for downstream releases *Act as a primary technical interface to customers on complex firmware and system software issues *Collaborate with firmware and release teams on bootloaders, device drivers, UEFI/ACPI and system software The Person: *Expert in C for embedded systems with strong low-level debugging skills *Proven experience delivering and maintaining product-quality firmware, with essential hands-on bootloader experience (plus device drivers and system software) *Background in UEFI/ACPI and structured defect management for complex systems (ideally server/infrastructure) *Familiar with RAS, hypervisors, CXL, power management and security; open-source experience highly beneficial Reference Number: BBBH266754 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact the team at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Graduate Firmware Engineer Salisbury - Hybrid £32,500 - £37,500 + Training + Progression + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Embedded Design/Firmware Engineer to join a company that offers great progression channels and is a market leader established over 50 years. This company is an industry leader offering a variety of electronic tools for precise measurement and data recording. They even create custom electronics for unique needs and are known for user-friendly tools, making them a go-to business for environmental monitoring. This wide range of electronic products is then supplied to many sectors, giving them a global reach. In this varied role, you will be responsible for developing firmware applications primarily in C, while undertaking schematic designs and verification, and working with clients to specify and deliver custom projects. Additionally, contributing to company-wide improvement of software applications for existing products and ensuring all products are designed and documented in accordance with the company quality system is essential. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded C firmware development and analog interface design. Experience with communication technologies such as RS232, I2C, etc. is a key skill required to be successful within this role. Additionally, you will be proficient in using IDE tools, in-circuit debuggers, emulators, and laboratory equipment for hardware debugging. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Embedded Design/Firmware Engineer to join a market-leading company in a varied and exciting role. The Role: Firmware Development Schematic Design & Verification Client Project Delivery Quality Assurance & Process Improvement The Person: Proven track record in Embedded C Firmware Development Knowledge of Communication Protocols (RS232, I2C, etc.) Based locally or able to commute to Salisbury No Smoking or Vaping Reference Number: BBBH264424 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - Contract Location: Limerick, Ireland (Hybrid - 4 days onsite) Contract: 6 months (potential extension) Rate: Competitive About the Role We are seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join a team developing advanced medical device technology. This role focuses on embedded firmware development , secure systems , and hardware integration in a regulated environment. If you have strong C/C++ programming skills , experience with microcontrollers , and knowledge of medical device compliance , this is your opportunity to make an impact. Key Responsibilities Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers (Atmel, TI, ST). Design and implement secure bootloaders and robust software architecture . Integrate hardware interfaces ( RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C ) and peripherals ( RTC, LCD, EEPROM, micro-SD ). Perform unit and integration testing using automation and static code analysis tools. Debug hardware using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. Ensure compliance with IEC 62304 , FDA , EU MDR , and ISO 13485 throughout development. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in an Agile environment. Essential Skills Embedded firmware development experience (7+ years) with C/C++ for microcontrollers. Strong C/C++ programming skills for 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers (Atmel, TI, ST). Expertise in hardware interfaces (RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C) and peripheral integration (RTC, LCD, EEPROM, micro-SD). Knowledge of secure bootloaders , firmware updates , and software architecture principles. Familiarity with IEC 62304 , FDA , EU MDR , and ISO 13485 compliance requirements. Ability to debug hardware using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. Desirable Skills Experience with CI/CD pipelines , configuration management, and cloud-based tools. Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies. Background in medical device development or other safety-critical systems. Why Apply? This is a chance to work on cutting-edge medical technology , applying your embedded firmware expertise , C/C++ programming skills , and regulatory compliance knowledge to projects that improve lives globally. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - Contract Location: Limerick, Ireland (Hybrid - 4 days onsite) Contract: 6 months (potential extension) Rate: Competitive About the Role We are seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join a team developing advanced medical device technology. This role focuses on embedded firmware development , secure systems , and hardware integration in a regulated environment. If you have strong C/C++ programming skills , experience with microcontrollers , and knowledge of medical device compliance , this is your opportunity to make an impact. Key Responsibilities Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers (Atmel, TI, ST). Design and implement secure bootloaders and robust software architecture . Integrate hardware interfaces ( RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C ) and peripherals ( RTC, LCD, EEPROM, micro-SD ). Perform unit and integration testing using automation and static code analysis tools. Debug hardware using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. Ensure compliance with IEC 62304 , FDA , EU MDR , and ISO 13485 throughout development. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in an Agile environment. Essential Skills Embedded firmware development experience (7+ years) with C/C++ for microcontrollers. Strong C/C++ programming skills for 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers (Atmel, TI, ST). Expertise in hardware interfaces (RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C) and peripheral integration (RTC, LCD, EEPROM, micro-SD). Knowledge of secure bootloaders , firmware updates , and software architecture principles. Familiarity with IEC 62304 , FDA , EU MDR , and ISO 13485 compliance requirements. Ability to debug hardware using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. Desirable Skills Experience with CI/CD pipelines , configuration management, and cloud-based tools. Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies. Background in medical device development or other safety-critical systems. Why Apply? This is a chance to work on cutting-edge medical technology , applying your embedded firmware expertise , C/C++ programming skills , and regulatory compliance knowledge to projects that improve lives globally. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Help shape the next generation of intelligent LED cabin lighting for commercial aviation. This is a hands-on role building robust, real-time embedded software from the ground up, from architecture and algorithms through to implementation, verification, and delivery for safety-critical use. What you'll do 🛠️ Own the architecture & design: Define software structure, interfaces, and interactions with hardware and other systems; produce design docs and lead peer reviews. Build from first principles: Develop bare‑metal/RTOS firmware in C for microcontrollers and programmable logic devices. Low-level development: Write drivers and real-time control software; interface with peripherals (e.g., temperature sensors, I²C, SPI, UART, CAN). Platform fundamentals: Develop and maintain bootloaders, secure update mechanisms, and modular, object‑oriented components where appropriate. Hands-on debug: Triage HW/SW interactions using oscilloscopes, logic/protocol analysers; comfortable doing fine soldering/rework as needed. Verification & documentation: Deliver fully documented designs, implementation plans, and contribute across unit, integration, and system testing. Technical leadership: Mentor a graduate software engineer and set engineering standards within the team. What you'll bring 🧠 Essential ✅ Significant experience (ideally 10-15 years ) in embedded software/firmware for real-time or bare‑metal systems. Expert-level C for low-level embedded development; strong microprocessor/microcontroller architecture knowledge. Proven delivery of drivers, peripheral bring-up, and hardware integration. Lab confidence: oscilloscopes, logic/protocol analysers; comfortable with board-level investigation and occasional soldering. Version control ( Git ) and Agile practices. Clear, methodical documentation and the ability to own solutions end‑to‑end. Strong communication and the autonomy to hit the ground running. Desirable ⭐ Safety-critical/high‑integrity experience (e.g. DO‑178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508 ). FPGA or other low-level hardware programming exposure. CI/CD and automated test familiarity. Working arrangement 🧭 Onboarding: Expect to be on-site 4 days/week for the first 2-3 months to immerse in the lab, hardware, and product context. Thereafter: Hybrid pattern of 3 days a week with ongoing lab collaboration as projects require. Benefits 🎁 25 days annual leave (plus bank holiday) Company-wide Christmas shutdown (allocated from leave allowance) 5% employer pension contribution Annual bonus scheme based on company and individual performance 37.5-hour work week Early finish Fridays 1pm every week Free annual eye test Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support If you thrive on low-level C, enjoy architecting clean solutions, and like rolling up your sleeves in the lab we'd love to hear from you! 📩 Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Senior Firmware Engineer Nottingham £60,000-£70,000 + Technical Progression + 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Benefits Excellent opportunity for a Senior Firmware Engineer with experience of low power systems to join a highly innovative business offering opportunities to own and lead projects, make a massive difference to new and existing products, and collaborate with global engineering teams. This company have ambitions to become a household name by building upon a stellar reputation built within elite and professional sports. In this role, you'll take ownership of firmware development across their platforms. You'll develop C/C++ firmware for Nordic SoCs (nRF52/nRF53), working within RTOS or bare-metal environments to deliver ultra-reliable low-power performance. You'll integrate wireless communication technologies such as BLE, ANT+, and Wi-Fi, and work closely with electronics, mechanical, app, and cloud teams to ensure seamless connectivity and performance. The ideal candidate will have strong C/C++ firmware experience, hands-on expertise with Nordic SoCs or similar low-power architectures, and good knowledge of debugging and test tools. Experience with bootloaders, OTA updates, or system diagnostics would be advantageous. You'll have the confidence to lead projects and drive continuous improvement across firmware standards and reliability. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious company during a truly exciting period in their history offering a technically fascinating position, opportunities to lead your own projects, and make a substantial contribution to the future of the wider group! The Role: *Develop C/C++ firmware for Nordic SoCs (nRF52/nRF53) *Integrate BLE, ANT+, and Wi-Fi connectivity *Work in RTOS/bare-metal environments for low-power optimisation *Collaborate with electronics, app, and cloud teams *Hybrid working from Nottingham (2-3 days per week) The Person: *Senior Firmware Engineer with strong embedded C/C++ experience *Experience leading firmware projects *Exposure to Nordic SoCs, low-power systems, or RTOS environments *Strong debugging and testing skills *Commutable to the Nottingham area Reference Number: BBBH264733 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tommy Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Graduate Firmware Engineer Salisbury - Hybrid £32,500 - £37,500 + Training + Progression + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Embedded Design/Firmware Engineer to join a company that offers great progression channels and is a market leader established over 50 years. This company is an industry leader offering a variety of electronic tools for precise measurement and data recording. They even create custom electronics for unique needs and are known for user-friendly tools, making them a go-to business for environmental monitoring. This wide range of electronic products is then supplied to many sectors, giving them a global reach. In this varied role, you will be responsible for developing firmware applications primarily in C, while undertaking schematic designs and verification, and working with clients to specify and deliver custom projects. Additionally, contributing to company-wide improvement of software applications for existing products and ensuring all products are designed and documented in accordance with the company quality system is essential. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded C firmware development and analog interface design. Experience with communication technologies such as RS232, I2C, etc. is a key skill required to be successful within this role. Additionally, you will be proficient in using IDE tools, in-circuit debuggers, emulators, and laboratory equipment for hardware debugging. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Embedded Design/Firmware Engineer to join a market-leading company in a varied and exciting role. The Role: Firmware Development Schematic Design & Verification Client Project Delivery Quality Assurance & Process Improvement The Person: Proven track record in Embedded C Firmware Development Knowledge of Communication Protocols (RS232, I2C, etc.) Based locally or able to commute to Salisbury No Smoking or Vaping Reference Number: BBBH264424 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.