Software Engineer, Python, Embedded Systems​/ Firmware​/ IoT

Location

Cambridge, UK

Engineering

Full‑Time, Permanent

Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company developing breakthrough RF technology that radically simplifies RF front‑end architectures for mobile and connected devices. Our long‑term vision is to empower anyone to treat global connectivity as a commodity, effortlessly adding it to any device. We lead through innovation, solving our customers' toughest challenges and enabling them to stay ahead by pushing the boundaries of RF design.

• One team:
  We listen, share, and build solutions together. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. We support one another, embrace challenges and fun, and celebrate collective success.
• Innovation with intent:
  We operate at the forefront of technology, building innovative pathways to the future that meets real customer needs.
• Solutions driven:
  We develop world‑leading manufacturable products that deliver effortless connectivity.
• Customer focused:
  We act with integrity, hold ourselves accountable, and are guided by a deep commitment to deliver customer focused solutions.
• Sustainable:
  We design for longevity and reuse—leveraging globally connected RF technology to extend product life cycles and reduce waste.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our team in the UK. The successful candidate will design and deliver production‑quality software that brings advanced RF measurement and optimisation algorithms to life on complex RF hardware.

The role focuses on supporting the development of software that implements RF system control and optimisation concepts. Working closely with RF and systems engineers, you will help develop, test, and maintain Python‑based RF tuning algorithms, hardware/instrument interfaces and drivers, and engineering tools, ensuring they are reliable and suitable for use alongside real hardware systems.

• Design, develop, and maintain Python‑based software used for algorithm development and deployment.
• Work closely with RF hardware and systems engineers to ensure strong alignment between software behaviour and real‑world hardware.
• Integrate, test, and validate software and algorithms on hardware prototypes and production systems.
• Apply sound software engineering practices, including modular design, version control, testing, and documentation.
• Help diagnose and troubleshoot software and algorithm performance issues during development and deployment.
• Balance rapid experimentation with the evolution of code into robust, long‑lived software.
• Develop unit tests, validation tools, and reference datasets to verify algorithm correctness and support robust regression testing throughout development.

• Support integration with measurement systems, test equipment, and internal tooling as needed for algorithm validation.
• Contribute to documentation and technical knowledge‑sharing within the engineering team.

You're excited by the opportunity to work with breakthrough technologies. You may thrive in this role if you have some or all of the following:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline.
• Proactive approach and a willingness to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Demonstrable experience in software development, with strong proficiency in Python.
• Understanding of RF measurements and related test procedures is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with test equipment interfacing and communication protocols.
• Experience with real‑time processing is desirable.
• Prior experience working with RF modules, wireless systems, or telecommunications is a strong plus.

• Strong communication and collaboration…