Lead Hardware Engineer
Job in
Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-30
Listing for:
X4 Technology
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electronics Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We’re partnering with a next-generation wearables startup based in London that’s redefining how technology integrates with clothing.
The company specialises in subtle, lightweight wearables — technology so seamlessly embedded you wouldn’t know it’s there. With a successful product already in the market, they’re now entering their second iteration of hardware and embedded systems as they scale.
They’re looking to hire a full-time Lead Hardware Engineer, with a clear pathway to CTO within 12 months for the right individual.
The Role- Lead hardware development across wearable and sensor-based products
- Own embedded electronics, PCB design, and firmware development
- Integrate sensors for wearable applications
- Support regulatory and certification processes
- Embedded systems: ESP (current), moving toward Rockwell chips
- Wireless: Bluetooth Classic (ESP), Wi-Fi
- Small, fast-moving team (8 people)
- Majority onsite, with on-demand hybrid flexibility
- London-based office
- £70k+ base salary + meaningful equity
- CTO compensation expected to rise closer to £100k (targeting Q4)
- Significant influence over product and technical direction
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