Embedded Software Engineer
Bristol (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite) | Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Equity
Curious about Linux kernel and device driver development - but never had the chance to do it professionally? This role gives you that chance.
The Opportunity
I'm hiring for a small but seriously capable embedded consultancy based in Bristol. They're best known for turning technically ambitious product ideas into high-performance embedded systems - everything from consumer devices to vision-based AR/VR platforms and radiation imaging systems.
It’s a mix of deep embedded engineering, edge AI, and camera-driven systems. Most of which involve clever integration across bootloaders, Linux kernel, and user-space.
Right now, they’re looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to work on a range of projects using NXP i.MX, Qualcomm, and Renesas chipsets. You don’t need prior device driver or kernel experience - just the desire to learn, a strong grasp of C, and a passion for working close to hardware.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Developing embedded software across multiple platforms (Yocto/Linux-based)
* Getting involved in Linux driver development, bootloaders (U-Boot), and low-level bring-up
* Working on camera-based and video systems - experience with imaging sensors is a bonus
* Taking ownership of full projects from start to finish
* Collaborating directly with clients and other brilliant engineers
* Enjoying autonomy, variety, and solving complex technical problems
You’ll be surrounded by experts, but expected to be self-sufficient. This is a role for engineers who want freedom, fast learning, and real engineering responsibility, not hand-holding.
Ideal Background
* Strong C/C++ development experience in embedded environments
* Confident working with Linux, ideally in Yocto-based systems
* Some exposure to low-level systems (drivers, kernel, bootloaders)
* Comfort with hardware-focused debugging and problem-solving
* Bonus: experience with imaging, video, or camera-based systems
* Bonus: exposure to AI/machine learning on embedded platforms
What’s In It For You
* 💷 Up to £70,000 base salary
* 🎯 Annual bonus and equity scheme
* 🏖️ 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (flexible/negotiable)
* 🧘 ♂️ Super flexible working hours and office days
* 🧠 Work alongside top engineers on seriously cool products
* 📈 High-growth environment with lots of autonomy and ownership
If you’re an embedded engineer who loves learning and wants to work on cutting-edge real-world products, this is your chance.