431 Microcontrollers jobs in the United Kingdom

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software and firmware for industrial automation products.
• Implement real-time operating systems (RTOS) and device drivers.
• Write high-quality, efficient, and well-documented C/C++ code for microcontrollers.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define and integrate system components.
• Develop and execute unit tests and integration tests to ensure software reliability.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues.
• Optimize embedded software for performance, power consumption, and memory usage.
• Participate in system architecture design and technology selection.
• Stay current with emerging embedded technologies and trends.
• Contribute to the overall product development process and documentation.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in embedded software development.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks) and bare-metal programming.
• Familiarity with microcontroller architectures (ARM, PIC, AVR).
• Experience with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Understanding of communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

• Designing, developing, and testing embedded software and firmware for various hardware platforms.
• Writing efficient, maintainable, and well-documented C/C++ code.
• Developing and integrating device drivers and board support packages (BSPs).
• Working with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and various communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet).
• Collaborating with hardware engineers to define system requirements and specifications.
• Implementing real-time operating systems (RTOS) and managing system resources effectively.
• Conducting thorough unit testing, integration testing, and system testing.
• Debugging and troubleshooting complex hardware and software issues.
• Participating in code reviews and contributing to the continuous improvement of development processes.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in embedded systems engineering.

Due to continued growth, we're looking for an Embedded Systems Reliability Engineer to join our dynamic CTO Development Team . You'll work with a talented, welcoming group of engineers who are passionate about technology, quality, and innovation. If you have a strong background in embedded systems, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

This is a hands-on role for a skilled engineer with a deep understanding of embedded software, reliability engineering, and modern development practices. You'll play a key part in improving the robustness, performance, and quality of our embedded and desktop systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate and resolve complex bugs across embedded and desktop systems, implementing fixes and systemic quality improvements.

• Develop and maintain tools for automated testing, diagnostics, and release validation using Python and Bash.

• Enhance and maintain CI/CD pipelines for embedded firmware (Buildroot/make) and desktop applications (CMake/Qt), integrating quality gates and static analysis.

• Define, monitor, and drive improvements against key reliability metrics (e.g. crash frequency, memory stability, startup success).

• Improve diagnostic visibility through structured logging, crash data capture, and telemetry (via MQTT).

• Collaborate with hardware, software, and test engineers to embed reliability and quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or equivalent practical experience.

• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer) for embedded and cross-platform desktop development.

• Skilled in Python and Bash for tooling and test automation.

• Experience with CMake, make, and CI/CD systems (e.g., GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines).

• Familiarity with Docker for embedded software builds and containerised testing.

• Confident debugging across firmware, OS, and application layers.

• Deep understanding of Embedded Linux (Buildroot) , system configuration, and device-level development.

• Familiarity with MQTT and messaging protocols in distributed systems.

• Experience with Qt and GUI development for Windows and Linux environments.

• Understanding of observability , incident response, and long-term reliability strategies.

• Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and embedded diagnostics.

We're committed to helping our people grow, achieve, and innovate. You'll be part of a supportive, inclusive team where your ideas and expertise make a real difference.

Benefits include:

• Salary: Up to 60,000 DOE

• Hybrid working: Approximately 50/50 home and office (flexed to project needs)

• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays, with an additional day every 3 years (up to 30 days) and the option to buy 5 more

• Pension: 8% employer contribution (or cash equivalent)

• Health & wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness cover (or cash equivalents)

• Investigate and resolve complex bugs across embedded and desktop systems, implementing fixes and systemic quality improvements
• Develop and maintain tools for automated testing, diagnostics and release validation using Python and Bash
• Enhance and maintain CI/CD pipelines for embedded firmware (Buildroot/make) and desktop applications (CMake/Qt), integrating quality gates and static analysis
• Define, monitor and drive improvements against key reliability metrics (e.g. crash frequency, memory stability, startup success)
• Improve diagnostic visibility through structured logging, crash data capture and telemetry via MQTT
• Collaborate with hardware, software and test engineers to embed quality and reliability throughout the development lifecycle

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or equivalent working experience
• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer) for embedded and cross-platform desktop development
• Strong scripting experience in Python and Bash for tooling and test automation
• Experience with CMake, make, and CI/CD systems (e.g., GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines)
• Familiarity with Docker for embedded software builds and containerised testing
• Confident in debugging across firmware, OS and application layers
• Deep understanding of Embedded Linux (Buildroot), system configuration and device-level development
• Familiarity with MQTT and messaging protocols used in distributed systems
• Experience with Qt and GUI development for Windows and Linux environments
• Working knowledge of observability concepts, incident response and long-term reliability strategies
• Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and embedded diagnostics

• Up to 60,000 DOE
• Career development opportunities
• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays, with an extra day for every three years completed (up to a maximum of 30 days). Ability to buy an additional 5 days
• Pension contributions of 8% from the employer
• Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness cover
• Private Medical Insurance

• Design, develop, test, and debug embedded software and firmware for microcontrollers and microprocessors.
• Participate in hardware design and component selection for embedded systems.
• Develop and maintain real-time operating systems (RTOS) and device drivers.
• Implement communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet) for inter-device communication.
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, including unit testing, integration testing, and system testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, and system architects to ensure seamless integration.
• Contribute to the definition of system architecture and technical specifications.
• Stay current with emerging embedded technologies, tools, and methodologies.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in embedded systems development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages for embedded applications.
• Experience with various microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, PIC, AVR).
• Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux.
• Experience with hardware debugging tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG debuggers).
• Knowledge of common embedded communication protocols.
• Familiarity with software version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with safety-critical systems or certification processes is a plus.

• Designing, developing, and debugging embedded software for microcontrollers and embedded processors using C/C++.
• Developing and implementing real-time operating systems (RTOS) and device drivers.
• Designing and integrating embedded hardware components, working closely with hardware engineers.
• Developing and implementing firmware updates and enhancements for existing products.
• Performing hardware/software integration, testing, and validation to ensure system functionality and performance.
• Utilizing debugging tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment for troubleshooting.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including firmware, software, and hardware engineers, to deliver complete system solutions.
• Writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to industry best practices for embedded development.
• Participating in code reviews and contributing to the continuous improvement of development processes.
• Researching and evaluating new embedded technologies and components to enhance product capabilities.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and safety regulations.
• Providing technical support and documentation for embedded systems.

• Design, develop, and test embedded software and firmware for a variety of hardware platforms.
• Work with microcontrollers, DSPs, FPGAs, and other embedded hardware components.
• Develop drivers, middleware, and real-time operating system (RTOS) applications.
• Integrate embedded systems with sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces.
• Perform system-level debugging and troubleshooting of complex embedded solutions.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and QA teams in a remote setting.
• Define system requirements and create detailed technical documentation.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimisation of embedded systems.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in embedded systems technology and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.
• Contribute to the selection of appropriate hardware and software components.

• MEng or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in embedded systems development.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages for embedded systems.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or Zephyr.
• Familiarity with hardware description languages (e.g., VHDL, Verilog) is a plus.
• Experience with debugging tools and JTAG interfaces.
• Strong understanding of digital and analog electronics.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with IoT protocols and security considerations is advantageous.