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Senior Embedded Software Engineer - UEFI

Verso Recruitment Group
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6 months ago
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Are you looking for a UEFI-oriented Senior/Principal Embedded Software Engineer role in the Berkshire area?

My client is a well-established company that designs and manufactures a range of complex high-speed products used in a wide variety of applications and industries.


They are happy to offer the right candidates UK visa sponsorship and relocation assistance.


The Role - Senior/Principal Embedded Software Engineer - UEFI

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the delivery of the BIOS, BSPs, and additional software for the company's new and existing products.


Key Responsibilities - Senior/Principal Embedded Software Engineer - UEFI

  • Design, develop and maintain the software in the UEFI BIOS.
  • Board Support Packages for cutting-edge Intel processor-based boards.
  • Middleware, system and device driver software for Linux, Windows, VxWorks and other standard operating systems.
  • Support in the definition of product and software architecture
  • Taking a hands-on approach to early hardware bring-up


Required Experience - Senior/Principal Embedded Software Engineer – UEFI

  • Experience in developing UEFI BIOS
  • Proficient in Embedded C programming for x86, PowerPC or high-performance ARM processors.
  • Practical experience programming a variety of hardware devices at register level.
  • Good appreciation of hardware.
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.


Desirable, non-essential experience - Senior/Principal Embedded Software Engineer – UEFI

  • Experience developing low-level, embedded software for Linux or a similar operating system.
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git
  • Experience in leading technical projects or working as a technical lead in software development
  • Ability to drive technical decisions and provide input into the future direction of the platform’s architecture.


This role offers hybrid working on a weekly basis.


If you have any specific questions about this Senior/Principal Embedded Software Engineer – UEFI role, please contact Cathy Swain.

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