476 Computer Architecture jobs in the United Kingdom

• Design and develop embedded hardware systems from concept to production.
• Create schematics, select components, and oversee PCB layout for complex boards.
• Perform circuit simulation, worst-case analysis, and signal integrity analysis.
• Develop and execute hardware test plans, including board bring-up and validation.
• Collaborate with firmware and software teams to ensure successful system integration.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues at the component and system level.
• Research and evaluate new hardware technologies and components.
• Ensure hardware designs meet performance, cost, and reliability targets.
• Document hardware designs, specifications, and test procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior hardware engineers.

• Proven experience as a Hardware Design Engineer with a focus on embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer).
• Experience with microcontrollers (ARM, PIC, etc.) and associated peripherals.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet) and wireless technologies.
• Expertise in using laboratory test equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Designing, developing, and verifying complex digital and mixed-signal hardware systems.
• Creating schematics, board layouts (PCB design), and Bill of Materials (BOM) for new product development.
• Selecting appropriate components, evaluating vendor options, and managing component lifecycles.
• Developing and executing rigorous hardware validation and testing plans.
• Troubleshooting hardware issues from board bring-up through to mass production.
• Collaborating closely with firmware and software engineering teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Contributing to architectural design discussions and technology selection.
• Leading hardware design reviews and providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Working with manufacturing partners to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT).
• Mentoring junior hardware engineers and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Staying abreast of the latest advancements in hardware design, embedded systems, and relevant technologies.
• Managing project timelines and deliverables for hardware development tasks.

• Lead the complete hardware design lifecycle, from concept and architecture to detailed design, verification, and testing of complex embedded systems.
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts for high-performance digital and analog circuits, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
• Select and integrate microcontrollers, FPGAs, sensors, power management ICs, and communication interfaces.
• Conduct rigorous design verification and validation using simulation tools and laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate closely with firmware, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware issues encountered during development and in production.
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including schematics, BOMs, test reports, and design guidelines.
• Mentor and guide junior hardware engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in hardware design tools, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of hardware development roadmaps and technology selection.
• Manage vendor relationships for component sourcing and manufacturing.
• Ensure designs meet stringent reliability, performance, and cost targets.

• BEng/MEng or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in hardware design, with a significant focus on embedded systems.
• Proven experience in leading hardware design projects from inception to production.
• Expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro).
• Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design principles, including signal integrity and power integrity.
• Experience with embedded processors (e.g., ARM Cortex), FPGAs, and various communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet).
• Proficiency in using test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers).
• Experience with hardware simulation and verification methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, distributed team environment.
• Familiarity with firmware development or embedded C programming is a strong advantage.
• Experience with RTOS concepts is beneficial.

Overview

A global engineering group with a long history of innovation in high-volume consumer products is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join its UK-based New Product Development team.

You’ll play a key role in developing the next generation of connected consumer devices, combining intelligent control, connectivity, and elegant design. The company invests heavily in R&D and offers the scale, resources, and career progression of a global organisation while maintaining a close-knit, collaborative engineering culture.

The Role

As a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer, you’ll take technical ownership of both firmware and electronics development across the full product lifecycle - from early concept and prototyping through to validation, certification, and mass manufacture.

You’ll work within a multi-disciplinary project team alongside mechanical, software, and design engineers, helping to integrate cutting-edge embedded technologies into reliable, user-focused products.

This is a hands-on, end-to-end engineering role with real influence over product architecture and technology direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded firmware for real-time applications across a range of microcontroller platforms (ARM, Atmel, etc.)
• Contribute to hardware circuit design and work closely with electronics engineers to ensure robust system integration
• Lead schematic capture and PCB layout reviews (Altium, OrCAD or equivalent)
• Develop and test code in C / C++, following object-oriented principles and best practice for reliability and maintainability
• Ensure designs meet EMC, electrical, and radio compliance standards (CE, RED, FCC)
• Apply structured validation techniques such as DFMEA and DFM
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition products from concept to volume manufacture
• Mentor and support junior engineers, sharing best practice and technical insight

About You

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Embedded Systems Engineering (or equivalent)
• 5+ years’ experience delivering embedded hardware/firmware in consumer or industrial products
• Solid understanding of both analogue/digital electronics and embedded software development
• Expertise in embedded C and object-oriented design for bare-metal and RTOS environments
• Strong grasp of hardware/firmware interaction and design for high-volume manufacturing
• Excellent communicator, proactive problem-solver, and natural collaborator

Desirable Experience

• Wireless connectivity: BLE, Wi-Fi, Matter, MQTT
• Familiarity with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar ecosystems
• Power electronics or signal processing background
• Experience with Modbus/BACnet integration
• Exposure to design failure analysis and continuous product improvement initiatives

What's on Offer

• Work on technically challenging, end-to-end product development projects
• Up to £60k salary
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Ongoing professional development and support toward Chartered Engineer (CEng) accreditation
• Career progression within a respected global engineering organisation

If you think you'd be a good fit, please apply directly to this ad with your most up to date CV.

• Designing and implementing scalable, secure, and highly available cloud-native applications and microservices.
• Developing and managing CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment.
• Utilising containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Ensuring the security, performance, and cost-efficiency of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues across the stack.
• Collaborating with product managers and other engineering teams to define technical roadmaps and project requirements.
• Mentoring and guiding junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Evaluating and integrating new technologies to enhance our platform.
• Contributing to architectural reviews and design discussions.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years focused on cloud architecture.
• Proven experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Expertise in containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture patterns and best practices.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, or Node.js.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Solid understanding of networking, security principles, and IaC.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote work.

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable cloud infrastructure and services, primarily on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Architect and implement microservices-based solutions, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and performance.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and infrastructure provisioning.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, QA engineers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.
• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for cloud environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and best practices.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven experience in cloud architecture and engineering, with a strong understanding of cloud-native principles.
• Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js).
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with experience working in hybrid environments.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and implement microservices-based architectures, ensuring seamless integration and communication between services.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, C#).
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and release management.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability through effective coding practices and infrastructure management.
• Implement robust security measures to protect cloud environments and sensitive data.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Mentor junior software engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies, software development trends, and emerging architectural patterns.
• Contribute to code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical decision-making processes.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security protocols, and performance benchmarks.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on cloud-native development and architecture.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong experience with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or C#.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data management.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to thrive in a remote team environment.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.