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Embedded Software Engineer

Leeds City Centre

£45,000 - £55,000

KO2's client, an exciting and fast-paced start-up based in Leeds City Centre, is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing team. This innovative company, founded by a group of experts with backgrounds at Leonardo, BAE, and NATO, is revolutionizing the security of IoT devices. They've secured over £1 million in pre-seed investment from Techstars London and are well on their way to their next big funding round.

The founders bring a unique mix of defence, threat intelligence, and engineering experience, and their cutting-edge platform offers an all-encompassing solution that provides security insights across Linux and RTOS devices. Using machine learning, the platform analyses and profiles issues, giving customers real-time insights into their device estate. Now, KO2's client is looking to expand its team by adding a skilled Embedded Software Engineer.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and write embedded software libraries to be integrated into customer firmware.
Work with real-time operating systems (RTOS), particularly Zephyr or Nordic chipsets.
Build tools for log collection, observability, and offloading, ensuring seamless integration into customer tech stacks.Requirements:

4+ years of experience as an Embedded Software Engineer.
Strong background in RTOS development - FreeRTOS, Zephyr etc
Proficiency in embedded C, with a focus on creating fast, reliable software.
Experience working with a large code base
Knowledge or experience with a Linux environmentThe company is positioned for rapid growth, with plans for seed funding and ambitious targets being met. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is excited to make a real impact in securing IoT devices.

Benefits:

Competitive salary: £45,000 - £55,000
A generous share scheme, allowing you to grow with the company.
Hybrid working model in a central Leeds location, just a short walk from the train station.Join a team where your skills as an Embedded Software Engineer will be valued, and your contributions will shape the future of IoT security

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