At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead firmware development projects and mentor junior engineers in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Innovative tech company focused on embedded systems and engineering excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, hybrid work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with talented engineers on exciting real-world challenges.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on cutting-edge embedded systems and drive innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in embedded systems, leadership skills, and a passion for quality.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Hybrid (3/2)
Salary: £60-70K + bonus
About the Role
You'll own project delivery across firmware development - from requirements and design through production. This is a technical leadership position where you'll drive innovation, mentor engineers, and contribute to our product strategy.
Your day-to-day:
- Lead firmware development projects across multiple platforms and device types
- Work with our architecture team on technical design decisions and implementation
- Manage project delivery and technical timelines in collaboration with the engineering manager
- Mentor and develop junior engineers, helping them grow technically
- Collaborate with hardware, product, and leadership teams
- Research emerging technologies and evaluate new approaches for our products
- Drive improvements in our development practices, version control, testing, CI/CD
- Support product certification, EMC testing and regulatory compliance
What We're Looking For
Core requirements:
- Demonstrable experience in embedded systems firmware development with proven technical leadership
- Strong and substantial expertise in Embedded C/C++
- Hands‑on experience with RTOS‑based development (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or equivalent)
- Microcontroller/SoC experience (ARM Cortex M, ESP32 or similar)
- Wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, WiFi, LoRa or others)
- Full product lifecycle experience from requirements through production
- BEng/BSc in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
- Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities effectively
- Git and collaborative development workflows
- Detail‑oriented with genuine commitment to code quality and testing
Nice‑to‑have:
- PCB design (Altium) or hardware design experience
- Medical device or safety‑critical systems background
- Hands‑on electronics soldering, breadboarding, circuit design
- Linux systems and embedded Linux development
- Python or scripting for test automation
- IoT ecosystems and sensor networks
- MSc/MEng qualification
- Published technical work or open‑source contributions
Why This Role
You'll work with a team that values engineering excellence. There is technical depth and autonomy over your projects, working alongside architects and leadership to build sustainable systems. This is about solving problems properly, not cutting corners.
What's on Offer
- Permanent, full‑time position
- Opportunity to lead technically and mentor a team
- Involvement in product strategy and technology decisions
- Exposure to real‑world embedded systems challenges (IoT, wireless, medical devices, etc.)
- Work alongside engineers who care about doing things right
About You
You're an engineer who cares about quality. You've shipped products, led projects, and understand what makes robust embedded systems. You're not afraid to challenge the status quo and push for better processes. You communicate clearly with both technical teams and non‑technical stakeholders, and you genuinely want to work somewhere that values depth.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer in North East employer: Verso Recruitment Group
Verso Recruitment Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Weymouth, Dorset. Employees benefit from professional growth opportunities while working on cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment, making it a rewarding place for skilled Software Engineers to thrive.
