Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire
Salary: Up to £70,000
KO2's client is an ambitious, well funded and fast-growing technology start-up based in Stroud, developing advanced sensing and monitoring systems that combine low-power embedded platforms, intelligent signal processing, and secure wireless connectivity.
The Role - Senior Embedded Software Engineer
You will be responsible for the full embedded development lifecycle:
Scoping and requirements definition
System architecture (hardware & software)
Simulation and modelling
Firmware development
Integration and verification
Validation and production releaseThe successful Embedded Software Engineer will work closely with hardware, data, and product engineers to deliver robust, secure, and power-efficient sensing platforms operating in demanding real-world environments.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and develop low-power embedded firmware (C/C++) for sensor platforms
Design for ultra-low power consumption in battery-operated and remote systems
Implement sensor data acquisition and processing pipelines (e.g. MEMS microphones, accelerometers and other environmental sensors)
Develop and optimise RF communications systems, particularly:
LoRa or similar LPWAN technologies
Mesh networking architectures
Implement secure communications including encryption, authentication and secure boot mechanisms
Develop machine learning-enabled acoustic detection and classification systems:
Data pre-processing and feature extraction
Deployment of optimised ML models on constrained embedded devicesEssential Experience
Significant experience in embedded C/C++ development
Strong experience across the full product lifecycle (concept → production)
Proven expertise designing for low-power embedded systems
Experience with sensor data acquisition and real-time signal processing
Strong RF communications experience, particularly LoRa or comparable technologies
Experience implementing mesh networking protocols
Solid understanding of embedded security (encryption, authentication, secure firmware updates)
Strong debugging and hardware bring-up skillsHighly Desirable
Machine learning for acoustic detection/classification
Experience with MEMS microphone-based systems
Wind/ambient noise mitigation design (hardware and software)
Secure OTA update mechanisms
Experience in a start-up or high-growth environmentIf you're a Senior Embedded Software Engineer looking to build intelligent, low-power sensing systems from the ground up - KO2 would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you