Senior Embedded Linux/Firmware Developer

Job Description:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced embedded engineer to join our fast growing business. The role is mainly software, though any electronics skills would be advantageous.

The right candidate will be able to hit the ground running with the tools and libraries we use and fit in well to our existing team. You will be working on product design of niche high value test, automation and measurement solutions to expand our existing product offerings.

This role would suit someone with a 5+ years of industry experience who wants a chance to expand their experience and work in open source.

As well as interesting projects and fantastic working environment we can offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The role is team based, working alongside both electronics and mechanical engineers as well as other Linux and embedded software developers.

Required Skills

• Five years of embedded C/C++ Software engineering.
• Write low level C to compile with GCC.
• Write cross compiling Makefile.
• Develop on GNU/Linux from command line and desktop.
• Develop for GNU/Linux
• ARM/Linux DeviceTree
• Develop for "baremetal" if required.
• Use an oscilloscope to debug hardware
• Read PCB schematics
• Read the datasheets required.
• Write technical documentation or reports
• Use git
• Work in a team
• Good inter-person skills
• Write Python
• Ability to commute to office

Desirable / Nice to have:

Experience with the following -

• Raspberry Pi
• Debian
• C++
• Linux kernel development
• ATE / Test Equipment
• Strong mathematics and modelling.
• Security hardening systems.
• PCB designs.
• KiCAD.
• Experience with hand building prototypes.
• Experience of project management.
• With non-ARM embedded chips, like AVR, RISC-V or ESP.
• Python
• A full UK driving license

Must have, or be willing to write, code to discuss at interview.

Job Types

Permanent - Full-time and part time considered for experienced engineers

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Derby DE3 0BX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Software Engineering: 5 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Derby DE3 0BX