Computer Futures - London & S.E(Permanent and Contract)

Join an innovative company shaping the future of intelligent LED lighting cabin technologies working with some of the biggest names in commercial aviation. This is a hands-on role offering autonomy, collaboration with hardware and electronics engineers, and the opportunity to lead projects from the ground up. You'll be developing Embedded software and firmware for high-reliability systems, contributing to advanced lighting and safety solutions that prioritise performance, sustainability, and energy efficiency. Key Responsibilities Design and implement Embedded software and firmware for microcontrollers and programmable logic devices Develop low-level drivers, communication protocols, and Real Time control logic Write efficient, maintainable code in C/C++ Contribute to system architecture, requirements definition, and hardware integration Debug and resolve firmware issues across development and production Support secure firmware update mechanisms and bootloaders Participate in verification and validation activities, including unit and system testing Maintain clear technical documentation throughout the development life cycle Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and QA teams Tech Stack & Requirements Essential: Strong experience in Embedded software/firmware development Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with Real Time or bare-metal systems Strong understanding of microcontrollers and digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN) Confidence using lab tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers Familiarity with version control systems (eg, Git) and Agile development practices Desirable: Experience with safety-critical or high-integrity systems (eg, aerospace, automotive) Exposure to FPGA development or low-level hardware programming Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing Benefits & Perks 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays Christmas shutdown 5% company pension contribution Annual bonus scheme 37.5-hour work week with early finish Fridays (1pm) Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Free annual eye test If you're passionate about Embedded systems and want to work on meaningful technology in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now or reach out for more details. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit our website Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Join a global leader in memory and storage innovation, where you'll be part of a team developing Embedded firmware for advanced Flash memory products used in high-performance computing, automotive systems, and next-gen consumer electronics. This is a hands-on role offering full autonomy and the chance to work on complex, low-level systems that power cutting-edge technology. You'll be working on firmware that interfaces directly with hardware, contributing to the development of Real Time Embedded systems that demand precision, performance, and reliability. The team is recruiting across multiple levels, so whether you're a junior engineer looking to grow or a principal-level expert ready to lead, there's a place for you. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Embedded firmware for Flash memory and storage products Work closely with hardware teams to integrate and test firmware on custom platforms Solve complex technical challenges related to performance, scalability, and reliability Contribute to architecture decisions and technical strategy (senior/principal level) Collaborate in a hybrid working environment with a strong on-site engineering culture Tech Stack & Requirements Essential: Strong experience with low-level Embedded C Solid understanding of bare metal development and RTOS Experience working close to hardware and debugging Embedded systems Desirable: Experience with memory/storage systems or similar high-performance Embedded platforms Benefits & Perks 25 days holiday + bank holidays Bonus scheme 5% pension Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Supportive, collaborative team culture with opportunities for growth Location Note: This role requires a minimum of 3 days/week on-site in Oxford, with flexibility to increase to 5 days/week depending on project needs. Candidates must be locally based. If you're passionate about Embedded systems and want to work on meaningful technology in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now or reach out for more details. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit our website Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales