Real-Time Embedded Firmware Engineer (DSP/MCU)

Cirrus Logic, Inc.; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company located in Newbury is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop high-performance firmware for DSP architecture and microcontrollers. The role entails designing real-time embedded software, optimizing pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should be experienced in C/C++ and comfortable with RISC V or Arm architecture. This hybrid position requires two in-office days based on business needs, with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion programs

Flexible work schedule

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Strong experience developing embedded firmware in C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with RISC V and/or Arm architecture.
• Solid understanding of register-level programming and memory-mapped I/O.
• Proven ability to optimize firmware and manage concurrency.
• Strong debugging skills with hardware and firmware.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for DSP cores.
• Build and optimize real-time signal-processing pipelines.
• Implement and debug drivers and RTOS components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and establish best practices.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C/C++ programming

RISC V and Arm architecture

Debugging skills

Performance optimization

Tools

GCC/LLVM toolchains

JTAG/SWD debuggers

Logic analyzers

Job description

A technology solutions company located in Newbury is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop high-performance firmware for DSP architecture and microcontrollers. The role entails designing real-time embedded software, optimizing pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should be experienced in C/C++ and comfortable with RISC V or Arm architecture. This hybrid position requires two in-office days based on business needs, with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment.