Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

  • Neupulse
  • Basingstoke, Hampshire
  • 11/07/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

The role

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer in Basingstoke - Hybrid working. You will be the internal technical authority for firmware on a wearable neurostimulation device, collaborating with an external development partner to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance now, while building a pathway to bring capability in-house over time.

It is hands-on, safety-critical work on a device people wear every day: C/C++ on STM32, FreeRTOS on ARM Cortex-M, low-power, battery-operated, talking to iOS and Android over BLE.

You will:

  • Own the firmware relationship with our external development partner - direction, reviews, quality, and the verification and release evidence that stands up to regulatory scrutiny
  • Build the pathway to bring firmware capability in-house - deciding what to internalise and when, and growing the team to do it
  • Stay hands-on and set the standard: production-quality firmware, reusable frameworks, coding practices and reviews across current and future products
  • Own security - threat assessment, vulnerability management, and secure device updates
  • Work shoulder to shoulder with hardware, software, quality and regulatory, keeping everything traceable and compliant with ISO 13485 and IEC 62304
You'll likely bring
  • 5+ years delivering embedded firmware through the full product lifecycle, with a track record of robust releases and clean documentation
  • Strong experience with FreeRTOS on ARM Cortex-M in safety-critical settings
  • Real depth in low-power, battery-operated devices that communicate with mobile over BLE
  • 3+ years in a regulated industry - medical device and IEC 62304 ideally
  • The credibility to direct an external development partner today, and the appetite to build and lead an in-house capability tomorrow
  • Fluency in C/C++, embedded architecture, modular design, and disciplined Git-based workflows
  • A security mindset for embedded firmware (a genuine plus)
Why it matters

This is firmware that ends up on someone's body, helping them through their day - so reliable, safe, and quietly life-improving really matters.

You'll own how it's built, from working with our external partner today to standing up the in-house capability tomorrow, and watch the impact land with real people.

Location

Hybrid role based in Basingstoke, with regular on-site collaboration expected.

About Neupulse

Neupulse is developing innovative neurotechnology designed to improve wellbeing and long-term health outcomes through non-invasive stimulation technology, connected applications, and data-driven insight.

The company's work has particular relevance for individuals living with Tourette's, where the team is committed to building technology that can make a meaningful and measurable impact on everyday life.

Our mission is to build accessible, evidence-led technology that can positively impact people at scale.