🚀 Outside IR35 Contract Opportunity — Lead Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Central Birmingham
Sector: Next-Generation Consumer Electronics
Contract: Outside IR35 | Competitive Day Rate
Join a cutting-edge product development team shaping the next generation of smart home technology. This is your chance to work with a forward-thinking company that’s redefining how people interact with connected devices — from prototype to production. This is a 100% hands on role (you will not be managing) but will contribute to the strategy.
You’ll be joining a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where your expertise in Embedded C/C++ and STM32 microcontrollers will help bring intelligent, connected home products to life.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Enhancing and extending functionality of existing processors and drivers
* Integrating low-level embedded systems with cloud technologies and mobile applications
* Taking ownership across the full product lifecycle, from prototype through to production
Key Skills & Experience
* Strong background in Embedded Linux and C++ development, strong embedded Linux is the key and the rest can be more flexible
* Hands-on experience with BLE and Wi-Fi connectivity
* Knowledge of OTA firmware updates
* (Bonus) Experience with telemetry data syncing
* Familiarity with or interest in AI Cursor / Codex or similar AI-assisted development tools
* Exposure to cloud-based integrations
Why Join?
* Work outside IR35 on a high-impact project in consumer electronics
* Collaborate with a passionate, cross-functional team pushing boundaries in home innovation
* Gain experience with the latest AI-assisted development tools and cloud-connected ecosystems
If you’re an embedded engineer who thrives on innovation and wants to make an impact in the world of connected products — this is the contract for you. This could suit either a high performing Embedded Software Engineer with just a few years experience in the above but strong academic background and a willingness to embrace new technologies and work in a fast paced environment.
It could also suit a very experienced engineer providing you are open to embracing new technologies, ways of working and contribute in a fast paced environment. The OTA experience is particularly of interest.
👉 Apply now to be part of something truly next-generation.