Embedded Software Engineer - C / FreeRTOS

Salary: £65,000 - 65,000 per year

• Bachelors degree in Electronics, Physics or a related field, with a 2:1 classification or higher.
• Proven practical experience in embedded C programming.
• Experience working with FreeRTOS or another real-time operating system.
• Must have experience with GIT/source control.
• Proficient in software unit testing and able to demonstrate a strong aptitude for numeracy.
• Working knowledge of ISO9000 standards and version control systems.
• Experience with USB firmware and low-level USB protocols would be highly desirable.

• Design and implement embedded software by developing efficient, low-level code in C for microcontrollers and embedded systems, ensuring optimal performance, resource usage, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain embedded software using FreeRTOS, working with real-time operating system concepts and ensuring reliable system performance.
• Use debugging tools and methods, such as JTAG and oscilloscopes, to troubleshoot hardware/software interactions, optimise code, and perform system validation through unit and integration testing.
• Contribute to the development of new features and functionality to meet market requirements on RISC-V-based platforms.

• Embedded
• Firmware
• FreeRTOS
• Git
• Hardware
• C++

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We specialise in developing bespoke hardware and firmware silicon devices. Our products serve the automotive and industrial sectors, providing cutting-edge solutions that ensure high-quality customer integration. We are seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join our engineering team in Fareham, UK, contributing to the development of our next-generation technology.

last updated 39 week of 2026