SC Cleared Linux Embedded Systems & Firmware Engineer in London

Job Description

Job Title: SC Cleared Lead System Firmware & Low-Level Software Engineer
Location: Remote with travel to Bristol/London as required
Duration: 6-month contract
Rate: £650 per day (Outside IR35)

What you'll be doing:

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• Actively participate in pre silicon architectural reviews, virtual prototyping, and hands on post silicon bring up and debugging

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• Implement end-to-end embedded security features, including secure boot mechanisms, cryptographic primitives, and hardware abstraction layers (HAL)

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• Partner with hardware and architecture teams to define software specifications, optimize platform performance and drive workload optimization for next- ARM SoC designs

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• Develop, customize, and maintain Linux kernel drivers, BSPs, and IoT/networking stacks (e.g., TCP/IP, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Thread, Matter)

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• Implement comprehensive unit testing strategies, robust APIs, automated build tools, and modern software development methodologies to ensure delivery of secure, high-quality code

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What you'll bring:

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• Strong C/C++ capability; Rust for embedded/systems is desirable

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• Hands-on expertise in ARM architecture with experience across Cortex?M and/or Cortex?A ecosystems

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• Proven background in Linux kernel development and device driver programming on ARM platforms

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• Experience covering both pre-silicon validation/emulation and post-silicon bring-up strategies

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• Solid software architecture skills: designing well-structured APIs, middleware, and maintainable abstractions

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• Excellent debugging, analytical thinking, and cross-functional communication

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• Relevant degree (or equivalent) and 5+ years commercial experience delivering complex embedded/system software products

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\n If you're looking for a high-impact role where your low-level expertise directly shapes secure, production-ready systems, apply now.

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