Senior Embedded

Description:

X4 Technology is collaborating with a cutting-edge AI and robotics start-up based in Birmingham that’s transforming the future of household products by blending artificial intelligence and robotics into smart, user-friendly solutions. The company is seeking a Senior Embedded Engineer to join their fast-growing innovation team and play a pivotal role in developing next-generation intelligent devices.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading embedded system development from concept through production, contributing to both hardware integration and software implementation. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys autonomous work, thrives on solving complex embedded challenges, and is passionate about bringing innovative products to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enhance and expand functionality within existing driver frameworks to optimize device performance.

• Integrate low-level embedded programming with cloud technologies and mobile applications for seamless connectivity.

• Lead and manage the full product lifecycle from initial prototype to final production release.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hardware engineers, data scientists, and software developers to ensure system reliability and innovation.

• Conduct debugging, system validation, and performance optimization for embedded systems.

• Contribute to documentation, code reviews, and process improvements within the engineering team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in Embedded Linux environments.

• Proficiency in C++ programming for embedded applications.

• Hands-on experience with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and Wi-Fi communication protocols.

• Familiarity with OTA (Over-The-Air) firmware updates for device management.

• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.

• Bonus: Experience in telemetry data synchronization and IoT device communication pipelines.

Why Join This Opportunity:

• Be part of a trailblazing start-up shaping the future of AI and robotics technology.

• Enjoy working on innovative projects that blend hardware, software, and AI for real-world applications.

• Engage in end-to-end product development, seeing your contributions directly impact the finished product.

• Competitive day rate, Outside IR35 contract, and flexible work arrangements in a collaborative environment.