Salary: £104,000 - 124,800 per year Requirements: 7 years of experience in embedded software development, with a strong focus on hardware-software co-design. Proven track record of shipping embedded products from prototype to mass production. Proficiency in C/C++ and Rust for embedded systems. Experience with RTOS environments and low-power embedded system design. Hands-on expertise in sensor integration and real-time data acquisition. Knowledge of DFU processes, secure boot, and firmware validation techniques. Experience with STM32 microcontrollers and communication protocols like I2C, SPI, UART. Skilled in hardware debugging using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG. Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices for embedded systems. Responsibilities: Collaborate with hardware engineers to develop firmware for custom PCB designs, ensuring seamless hardware-software integration. Lead firmware development from architecture design to testing and deployment, focusing on real-time data processing and sensor integration. Optimize firmware for reliability, performance, and security, with a particular focus on image processing pipelines. Develop and maintain secure Device Firmware Update mechanisms for ongoing updates. Perform hardware bring-up and system-level testing to resolve hardware/software interaction issues. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (CE, FCC, ISO) throughout the development process. Design firmware for scalability and future enhancements, enabling streamlined updates and modularity. Mentor junior developers and contribute to a collaborative, innovative team environment. Technologies: Embedded Firmware Hardware Rust Security C++ More: We are an innovative company based in Glasgow, developing next-generation authentication devices. If you have a knack for hardware-software integration and possess expertise in sensor integration, PCB design, and real-time optimization, we want to hear from you. You will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing the embedded systems that drive these groundbreaking products. If you're available for contract work and meet the above qualifications, please apply now with your CV or reach out for more information. last updated 8 week of 2026