Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a fast-growing, innovative organisation at the forefront of semiconductor technology, embedded systems, and capacitive touch solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the design and development of firmware and advanced touch algorithms used in next-generation consumer electronics. You will play a key role in shaping technical direction, mentoring engineers, and delivering high-quality embedded software solutions across the full development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities for this Senior Software Engineer position in Whiteley,

Technical Leadership & Project Delivery

Lead end-to-end development of embedded software and capacitive sensing algorithms

Define and drive software architecture and firmware design decisions

Manage project delivery, ensuring timelines, quality, and customer expectations are met

Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers

Facilitate Agile/SCRUM processes including sprint planning and retrospectives

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IC design, hardware, and applications

Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, and trade-offs

Act as a technical interface with customers, supporting system integration

Technical Development

Develop firmware using Embedded C and Assembler

Perform model-based design using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools

Design, simulate, and optimise touch sensing and signal processing algorithms

Develop and debug low-level drivers for MCU peripherals

Support integration with customer hardware and operating systems

Work within a continuous delivery environment for consumer electronics

Skills & Experience

Essential

Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or Software Engineering (BSc/BEng or equivalent)

Extensive experience in embedded software or firmware development

Experience in a technical lead or leadership role

Strong experience with C programming for embedded systems

Solid understanding of software architecture and system design

Proven experience delivering complex, cross-functional engineering projects

Hands-on debugging and development experience on embedded targets

Experience with Git, SVN, or other version control systems

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

Experience with Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW

Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) or image processing

Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) and behaviour-driven development (BDD)

Experience with defect tracking and task management tools

What's on Offer

Hybrid working with modern office facilities

Private healthcare

Mental health and wellbeing support programmes

A collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment

Opportunities to work on cutting-edge embedded and touch technologies

A culture that encourages innovation, learning, and professional growth

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to take on a technical leadership role in embedded software engineering, working on innovative products that push the boundaries of touch technology, AI data processing, and connected devices.

If you are passionate about firmware development, embedded systems, and leading high-performing engineering teams, we'd love to hear from you.

If you feel you are the right person for this position in Whiteley, and would like to talk in more detail, please send over your updated cv to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information