Firmware Engineer

Firmware Engineer

Basingstoke

£70,000

YT Technologies has partnered with a globally recognised, market-leading premium consumer hardware brand. Following a major strategic decision to bring all hardware-linked software development in-house, the company is opening a brand-new engineering R&D centre in Basingstoke.

We are searching for their first dedicated Firmware Engineer to take sole charge of the embedded software roadmap from a clean slate—meaning absolutely zero legacy code to fix or maintain.

This high‑autonomy, sole‑charge technical specialist position reports directly to the Innovation Director and will be the absolute authority on firmware and connected software platforms within the building.

• Clean‑Sheet Development:
  Architect and write embedded C/C++ firmware for next‑generation consumer hardware devices featuring rich, graphic‑heavy touchscreen interfaces.
• HMI/GUI Integration:
  Build out the on‑device user experience layer utilising embedded Linux or Android platforms.
• Connectivity & Core Tech:
  Integrate and optimise wireless connectivity, low‑power features, and location/tracking data capabilities (Bluetooth Low Energy, GNSS/GPS).
• Supplier & Vendor Steering:
  Act as the technical lead when interfacing with global partners—reviewing code from offshore app development teams and writing specs for Far East electronics manufacturers.

You are a proactive, established engineer who doesn’t need to be micro‑managed and values an environment that prioritises technical output over corporate box‑ticking.

• Proven Embedded Track Record:
  Solid experience in embedded firmware development (C/C++) on real physical products that have successfully shipped to market.
• OS & UI Depth:
  Practical exposure to building touchscreen HMIs running on embedded Linux, Android/AOSP, or RTOS environments.
• Connectivity Depth:
  Hands‑on experience integrating BLE, wireless protocols, or location‑based/navigation features.
• Supplier Facing Capability:
  Comfortable technical communication skills to hold external suppliers and global development teams to account.
• Logistics:
  Must be local enough to commute daily to the new Basingstoke office for collaboration with the newly forming engineering team.

• Total Blueprint Ownership:
  Build the in‑house firmware capability from scratch with no legacy headaches.
• Fail‑Fast Engineering Culture: A highly supportive, small‑team environment where proactive decisions are valued and mistakes are viewed as progress.
• Global Footprint:
  Work for an incredibly stable, highly profitable brand whose UK‑assembled products are shipped to over 50 countries.