238 Microcontrollers jobs in the United Kingdom

• 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.

Location: Hybrid - Bristol or Herefordshire 4 days/week on customer site

Clearance: Must be eligible for DV clearance (British Citizen, UK residency last 10 years).

Are you an experienced software developer who loves building practical solutions on embedded hardware? Want to work closely with end-users and see the real-world impact of your code?

Join our National Security & Defence team, where you’ll design and deliver mission-critical software using platforms like ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and ARM-based microcontrollers (e.g., Zero, Pico). You'll work with Python and C++ to solve operational problems directly alongside our customers, typically on-site 4 days per week. This is a hands-on role for engineers who enjoy low-level work, problem-solving, and creating robust tools in challenging environments.

What You’ll Do

• Develop bespoke software solutions on embedded platforms (ESP32, Raspberry Pi, ARM).
• Write and maintain code in Python and/or C++, often interfacing directly with hardware.
• Work with communication protocols to control and integrate peripheral devices
• Perform testing and debugging, both in the lab and at customer sites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and implement features.
• Occasionally support system integration and deployment of hardware/software stacks.
• Engage with users to understand operational needs and adapt your solutions accordingly.
• Contribute to technical documentation and version control (Git).
• Support team knowledge sharing and mentor less-experienced developers when appropriate.

What You’ll Bring

Essential:

• 3–15 years’ experience in hands-on software development.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Python
• Experience coding for embedded systems (e.g., ESP32, ARM Cortex-based boards).
• Familiarity with low-level hardware interfacing, including serial comms, GPIO, USB, or SPI/I2C
• Comfort working in Linux development environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new hardware, tools, and use cases.
• Familiarity with unit testing, debugging tools, and Git-based workflows.

Desirable:

Experience with security-focused projects (e.g., Government, MoD)

xposure to cryptography and secure audio/data transport.

Knowledge of Bluetooth, Ultra-Wideband, or other wireless protocols.

Familiarity with USB device drivers or USB communication.

Use of RTOS or bare-metal development environments.

Software Engineer (Embedded Systems) Chinese/ English bilingual
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (Office-Based)
Experience Level: Entry to Mid-Level (1-3 years)

Are you ready to shape the future of mobile security? Or innovative, award winning tech client is looking for a Software Engineer with a passion for embedded systems and mobile security.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, researching how mobile apps interact with operating systems to enhance security solutions. If you're fluent in Chinese and English and love tackling complex security challenges, this role is for you!
What You'll Be Doing:

• Security-Driven Development - Enhance and extend mobile app security solutions using system-level insights.
• Mobile OS Research - Dive into Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS Next to analyse system behaviours.
• Reverse Engineering & Security Testing - Utilise white hat techniques, including penetration testing and reverse engineering, to identify and address threats.
• Collaboration & Innovation - Work closely with the team in an office-based setting, contributing to design reviews and security improvements.

What You Bring:

• Bilingual Skills: Fluent in Chinese & English (to navigate technical documentation and collaborate globally).
• Programming Expertise: Strong experience in low level C/C++ for embedded systems, plus knowledge of TypeScript for HarmonyOS Next.
• Mobile OS Knowledge: Familiarity with Android, iOS, HarmonyOS Next , and Linux internals.
• Security & Debugging Tools: Experience with Frida, Xposed, Android Studio, Xcode, Magisk, Checkra1n , and other security analysis tools.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with mobile security frameworks (OWASP Mobile Top 10)
• Hands-on debugging and performance profiling of mobile applications
• Knowledge of cloud integration and mobile app interactions with cloud services

Why Join?

• Work on groundbreaking security technology that protects mobile applications.
• Be part of a highly skilled in-office team in Edinburgh , fostering collaboration and rapid innovation.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge mobile security research with opportunities for growth.

If you're a problem solver, a curious researcher, and passionate about mobile security , this is your chance to make a real impact!

Software Engineer (Embedded Systems) Chinese/ English bilingual
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (Office-Based)
Experience Level: Entry to Mid-Level (1-3 years)

Are you ready to shape the future of mobile security? Or innovative, award winning tech client is looking for a Software Engineer with a passion for embedded systems and mobile security.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, researching how mobile apps interact with operating systems to enhance security solutions. If you're fluent in Chinese and English and love tackling complex security challenges, this role is for you!
What You'll Be Doing:

• Security-Driven Development - Enhance and extend mobile app security solutions using system-level insights.
• Mobile OS Research - Dive into Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS Next to analyse system behaviours.
• Reverse Engineering & Security Testing - Utilise white hat techniques, including penetration testing and reverse engineering, to identify and address threats.
• Collaboration & Innovation - Work closely with the team in an office-based setting, contributing to design reviews and security improvements.

What You Bring:

• Bilingual Skills: Fluent in Chinese & English (to navigate technical documentation and collaborate globally).
• Programming Expertise: Strong experience in low level C/C++ for embedded systems, plus knowledge of TypeScript for HarmonyOS Next.
• Mobile OS Knowledge: Familiarity with Android, iOS, HarmonyOS Next , and Linux internals.
• Security & Debugging Tools: Experience with Frida, Xposed, Android Studio, Xcode, Magisk, Checkra1n , and other security analysis tools.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with mobile security frameworks (OWASP Mobile Top 10)
• Hands-on debugging and performance profiling of mobile applications
• Knowledge of cloud integration and mobile app interactions with cloud services

Why Join?

• Work on groundbreaking security technology that protects mobile applications.
• Be part of a highly skilled in-office team in Edinburgh , fostering collaboration and rapid innovation.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge mobile security research with opportunities for growth.

If you're a problem solver, a curious researcher, and passionate about mobile security , this is your chance to make a real impact!

Engineering that protects lives

At AVIRE , we design emergency communication systems that safeguard people in high-rise buildings and critical infrastructure across six continents. Whether it is a passenger trapped in a lift during a power failure or a wheelchair user unable to evacuate during a fire, our technology ensures every call for help is heard and answered. Installed in over four million buildings worldwide, our systems give reassurance when it matters most.

This is engineering with purpose. Your work will directly help ensure that no one is left behind in an emergency.

You will join a close-knit, international R&D team where every voice is heard and respected. We offer structured mentoring, regular 1-to-1s, and clear development pathways to help you grow as an engineer, including support for gaining chartership. Learn more about our R&D teams in Maidenhead (UK), Barcelona (ES), and Sussex (US) here .

We welcome engineers from a wide variety of backgrounds and have strong experience supporting STEM returners and those moving from regulated sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and defence.

What you will do

• Develop new features and subsystems from first concept to full production.
• Write embedded firmware in C (and optionally Rust) for STM32, ESP32, Raspberry Pi Compute Modules, and NXP i.MX platforms.
• Support hardware design with schematic capture, layout review, and hands-on prototyping.
• Build scalable test tools in Python, C#, and other languages to validate designs and support production.
• Shape architecture and component choices to balance performance, longevity, and user needs.
• Join field trials, listen to user feedback, and guide design decisions with insight and care.

What we look for

• Passion for making the world safer through thoughtful engineering.
• Ability to bring clarity and structure to complex technical challenges.
• Collaborative mindset that values different perspectives and shared success.
• Pride in detail and commitment to doing things the right way.

Experience we are likely to see

• Degree (2:1 or above) in Electronics, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, or similar.
• Embedded C (or Rust) for real-time applications.
• Confidence with schematic capture (we use KiCad) and standard lab debugging tools.
• Exposure to test automation in Python, C#, or similar.
• Familiarity with design for manufacture, compliance, or production testing.

If this role excites you but you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Careers are not linear, and we value potential as much as experience.

Flexibility and balance

Our engineering team typically works Tuesday to Thursday in the Maidenhead office, with flexibility for home working on other days (depending upon project needs). We welcome requests for flexible hours, part-time arrangements, or job sharing, and will discuss any specific needs openly during the process. Because of the hands-on nature of this role, it is not suitable for full-time remote work.

About AVIRE

AVIRE is part of Halma plc , a FTSE-listed group of life-saving technology companies. With the backing of a global group and the agility of a small team, you will have the resources to innovate and the autonomy to make a real impact. Our products are already installed in more than four million buildings worldwide, and we are just getting started.

Project Manager – Embedded Systems (Product Development)

About the Company

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions across a wide range of industries. Projects span healthcare, IoT, advanced robotics, autonomous drones, and space applications—each bringing unique technical challenges and real-world impact.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, innovation-driven environment where engineering excellence is the norm and technology is used to solve some of today’s most complex problems.

About the Role

They are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in embedded systems to lead multidisciplinary product development projects from concept through to completion.

This is a client-facing role that requires a balance of technical understanding, strategic planning, and leadership, ensuring high-quality delivery of complex embedded solutions across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end embedded systems projects across varied industry domains
• Define project scope, objectives, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client expectations
• Coordinate hardware, software, and QA teams, balancing technical detail with commercial priorities
• Identify and manage risks, monitor progress, and ensure timely, on-budget delivery
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, providing clear communication and regular updates
• Champion continuous improvement of project management processes and development methodologies

About You

• Proven experience managing embedded systems product development projects (e.g., Embedded Linux, microcontrollers/processors, RTOS, hardware/software integration)
• Background in consultancy or multi-project environments
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master) are advantageous
• A proactive problem-solver with a strong interest in innovation and emerging technologies

What’s on Offer

• Work on diverse, high-impact projects in a truly cross-disciplinary engineering environment
• Join a company that values innovation, learning, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with talented teams solving real-world technical challenges

Benefits Include

• Company bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Permanent health insurance (income protection)
• Life assurance (death in service)
• 10% pension contribution
• Medical cash plan
• Employee assistance programme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 public holidays
• Long service annual leave awards
• Extensive learning and development support

Senior Embedded Safety Compute Engineer

Humanoid is the first AI and robotics company in the UK, creating the world’s most advanced, reliable, commercially scalable, and safe humanoid robots. Our first humanoid robot HMND 01 is a next-gen labour automation unit, providing highly efficient services across various use cases, starting with industrial applications.

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

Vision

In a world where artificial intelligence opens up new horizons, our faith in its potential unveils a new outlook where, together, humans and machines build a new future filled with knowledge, inspiration, and incredible discoveries. The development of a functional humanoid robot underpins an era of abundance and well-being where poverty will disappear, and people will be able to choose what they want to do. We believe that providing a universal basic income will eventually be a true evolution of our civilization.

Solution

As the demands on our built environment rise, labour shortages loom. With the world’s workforce increasingly moving away from undesirable tasks, the manufacturing, construction, and logistics industries critical to our daily lives are left exposed. By deploying our general-purpose humanoid robots in environments deemed hazardous or monotonous, we envision a future where human well-being is safeguarded while closing the gaps in critical global labour needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Bring up lock-step MCU/SoC safety compute systems .
• Implement watchdogs, fail-safes, and deterministic real-time OS pathways .
• Develop secure update and recovery mechanisms .
• Ensure reliable execution of safety functions under fault conditions.
• Integrate embedded safety systems with perception and control layers …

We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years in embedded systems for safety-critical applications .
• Proficiency with lock-step architectures , real-time operating systems , and safety watchdog design .
• Knowledge of safety communication protocols .
• Experience with functional safety design for embedded hardware/software.
• Strong debugging and low-level firmware skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
• Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws
• Travel opportunities to our Vancouver and Boston offices
• Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events
• Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
• Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
• Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy