Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer Bristol £50,000-£55,000 Hybrid Role Overview Were looking for a Senior Embedded Engineer to join a growing team in Bristol This is a client-facing role working directly with major global clients on multiple concurrent projects across diverse sectors.

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

The work is varied, fast-paced, and highly rewarding, offering the opportunity to develop advanced IoT and embedded systems from concept through to production.

Youll initially take ownership of the embedded function within a key project, then help define the future of the department -shaping its processes, standards, and team as it grows.

Its an ideal role for someone ready to take a significant step up in responsibility andleadership, with the long-term goal of building and leading the embedded engineering capability within an innovative, forward-looking company.

Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ for ESP32 and STM32platforms.

Lead development using ESP-IDF, including OTA updates, BLE, Wi-Fi, and peripheral integration.

Work directly with global clients to define, develop, and deliver high-quality embedded systems.

Develop and optimise firmware across BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, ZigBee, LTE, 5G, and NB-IoT.

Integrate and control vision systems (thermal and RGB cameras).

Collaborate closely with electronics engineers on PCB bring-up, debugging, and validation.

Essential Skills & Experience Strong C/C++ programming for embedded systems.

Strong knowledge of ESP32 (ESP-IDF) and STM32 microcontrollers.

Solid understanding of wireless communication protocols: BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, ZigBee, LTE, 5G, NB-IoT.

Ability to read schematics and collaborate effectively with hardware teams.

Experience using JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analysers.

Familiarity with RTOS (FreeRTOS or similar) and event-driven architectures.

Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with clients and presenting solutions.

Benefits Hybrid working 2 days per week from home.

Flexible hours (flexi-time).

Work on multiple concurrent, high-impact projects with global industryleaders.

Ongoing professional development and career progression support.

A collaborative, engineering-led culture that values innovation, autonomy, andexcellence. xwzovoh

Monthly team socials.