Embedded Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain connectivity across Ethernet , Wi-Fi , Thread , Zigbee and BLE
• Build and optimise secure, reliable device messaging using protocols such as MQTT , CoAP , or WebSockets , and support device time synchronisation ( NTP/PTP )
• Contribute to secure boot flows, key and certificate provisioning, and hardware-backed device identity using TPMs or secure elements
• Build and maintain signed firmware update pipelines, including OTA update and rollback, and support security best practices across the device lifecycle
• Integrate devices with cloud IoT platforms and backend services, and improve telemetry, health monitoring and observability for deployed devices
• Support reliable field operation, debugging fleet issues and improving resilience
• Support testing and validation for safety, EMC , radio and related requirements, and help prepare test plans and certification artefacts
• Work closely with firmware, hardware, power electronics, mechanical and software teams, contributing to design reviews, documentation and interface specifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering , Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years building connected embedded products, or strong relevant industry/project experience
• Good proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, with experience of RTOS environments such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS
• Experience with Python for testing, tooling or automation
• Solid understanding of device connectivity and networking fundamentals, including IP networking and common transport/application protocols
• Experience implementing or supporting secure device communications using TLS , certificates or device provisioning workflows
• Familiarity with firmware update systems, bootloaders or CI/CD workflows for embedded software
• Practical debugging experience using lab and software tools such as logic analysers, protocol analysers, network sniffers or observability platforms
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work across hardware and software boundaries
• Bonus: low-power wireless ( Thread , Zigbee , BLE ); cloud IoT services on AWS , Azure or GCP ; secure boot, TPMs , secure elements or hardware attestation; EMC/RF testing, antenna bring-up or factory test; awareness of standards such as IEC 62443 , ETSI EN 303 645 , ISO 27001 or GDPR ; industrial, energy or other distributed device deployments

Benefits

• Competitive salary and eligibility for equity
• Biannual bonus scheme
• Fully expensed tech to match your needs
• Private health insurance
• Breakfast and dinner allowance for office-based employees

As we hire globally, benefits vary by location.