Head of Engineering – Firmware Cardiff (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)
£80,000–£90,000 + benefits
We’re looking for a Head of Engineering to lead our firmware development team in Cardiff. If you're passionate about embedded systems, leading high-performing teams, and delivering scalable, production-grade firmware, this is a chance to make your mark.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading and scaling a growing team of firmware engineers
Setting technical direction across embedded systems architecture and development
Working cross-functionally with Product, Hardware, QA, and Ops
Driving best practices in firmware design, testing, CI/CD, and release management
Mentoring talent and shaping engineering culture as we scale
What You’ll Bring
Leadership experience in embedded/firmware engineering (ideally in a commercial product environment)
Strong C/C++ skills and experience with RTOS, microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, STM32), and low-level interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART)
A track record of delivering robust, secure, production firmware
Great communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice to Have
Experience with OTA updates, secure firmware design, and IoT platforms
Exposure to regulated environments or firmware safety standards (e.g. ISO 26262, IEC 61508)
Why Us?
~ Hybrid working (Cardiff HQ – 2–3 days a week)
~ Competitive salary + bonus potential
~25 days holiday + bank holidays
~ Culture of innovation, collaboration, and trust
~ Real influence on product and technical strategy