Embedded Firmware Engineer in London

Location: Cardiff, UK

Job ID: 43494

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high‑tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees.

Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting‑edge readers, credentials and controllers, to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high‑quality solutions.

This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.

• Implementation of embedded firmware designs and test solutions primarily in C and C#.
• Implementation of cryptographic solutions.
• Creation of design documentation.
• Practical hands‑on experience working with and debugging embedded systems.
• Working in a team environment.
• Ability to complete design related tasks with minimal supervision.

• Engineering degree or equivalent, or suitable experience.
• Minimum of 4+ years of related industry experience.

• Ability to verify product software requirements.
• Ability to understand, maintain and create designs from stories/user/stakeholder requirements.
• Ability to provide technical solutions to mid‑to‑high complexity issues.
• Good working knowledge of low‑level programming languages (C/C#) and scripting.
• Familiar with many low‑level developer techniques.
• TDD unit test approach.
• Familiar with CI/CD techniques.
• Able to demonstrate experience with software version control.
• Able to demonstrate experience with the firmware/software development process.
• Able to use standard development software: debuggers, editors, compilers.
• Understanding of cryptographic solutions including symmetric & PKI asymmetric.

• Smart Card ISO7816 and RFID ISO 14443/15593 protocols.
• I2C and SPI protocols.
• USB low‑level protocols.
• Cryptographic code programming.
• Jenkins automation server/client programming.
• NUnit test framework.
• Bluetooth Low Energy protocol.
• Scripting languages e.g., Python.
• CMock unit testing.
• Implementation experience of cryptographic solutions including symmetric & ideally PKI asymmetric.

• Compliance with all relevant HID Global policies and procedures related to Quality, Security, Safety, Business Continuity and Environmental systems.
• Travel and fieldwork, including international travel may be required. Therefore, employee must possess, or be able to acquire a valid passport.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which you are hired.

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work‑life balance.
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
• To be part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds.

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change.
• Integrity: You are results‑orientated, reliable and straightforward and value being treated accordingly.

When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training and development opportunities.

We value diverse, inclusive teams and different perspectives and experiences.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!