Embedded Software Engineer - C / FreeRTOS

Salary: £48,000 - 88,000 per year

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electronics, Physics or a related field, with a 2:1 classification or higher.
• Proven practical experience in embedded C programming.
• Experience working with FreeRTOS or another real-time operating system.
• Must have experience with GIT/Source control.
• Proficient in software unit testing and able to demonstrate a strong aptitude for numeracy.
• Working knowledge of ISO9000 standards and version control systems.
• Experience with USB firmware and low-level USB protocols would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement embedded software: Develop efficient, low-level code in C for microcontrollers and embedded systems, ensuring optimal performance, resource usage and reliability.
• FreeRTOS development: Develop and maintain embedded software using FreeRTOS, working with real-time operating system concepts and ensuring reliable system performance.
• Debugging and testing: Use debugging tools and methods, such as JTAG and oscilloscopes, to troubleshoot hardware/software interactions, optimise code and perform system validation through unit and integration testing.
• Develop new features: Contribute to the development of new features and functionality to meet market requirements on RISC-V-based platforms.

Technologies:

• Embedded
• Firmware
• FreeRTOS
• Git
• Hardware
• C#
• C++
• Java
• Python

More:

We specialise in developing bespoke hardware and firmware silicon devices. Our products serve the automotive and industrial sectors, providing cutting-edge solutions that ensure high-quality customer integration. We are seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join our engineering team in Fareham, UK, contributing to the development of our next-generation technology.

last updated 36 week of 2026