Job Description

JOB TITLE - EMBEDDED SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

LOCATION - PALATINE HALL, DALTON SQUARE, LANCASTER, LA1 1PW

REPORTING TO - HEAD OF TECHNICAL

About Us

Chiptech offers a vibrant and supportive workplace where your contribution truly matters. Our people-first culture means you will be part of a forward-thinking company that values continuous improvement and innovation.

Your insights and ideas will shape our future!

Our core values of Imagination, Teamwork, Integrity, Quality, Commitment and Learning are at the heart of everything we do.

Success at Chiptech is built on the talent and dedication of our entire team. We proudly invest in our employees with comprehensive training and development opportunities.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of comprehensive benefits, including a generous annual leave package, health and wellbeing programme, subsidised travel, cycle-to-work scheme, pension, and enhanced maternity leave.

Equality and Diversity Statement

Chiptech are committed to equality of opportunity for everyone. We encourage all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships

We are seeking an Embedded Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain firmware for complex embedded systems, primarily based around STM32 microcontrollers. The ideal candidate will have expertise in real-time operating systems (RTOS), STM32 development environments, and low-level peripheral programming. You will work closely with hardware engineers to bring high-quality, reliable embedded products to market.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain embedded software for STM32 microcontroller-based systems / products. Develop applications using STM32CubeIDE, HAL, LL, low-level register programming, and bare-metal programming without an operating system. Work with

RTOS

(e.g. ThreadX or FreeRTOS, or similar) to implement multi-threaded, real-time applications. Interface with hardware peripherals for example UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, ADC/DAC, timers, DMA and PWM. Debug complex firmware issues using logic analysers, oscilloscopes, and JTAG/SWD debuggers. Optimize code for performance, memory usage, and power efficiency. Collaborate with hardware engineers to define requirements, select components, and validate prototypes. Write and maintain clear technical documentation, including software design specifications and test procedures. Implement software updates, bug fixes, and maintenance of legacy embedded systems. Support integration with higher-level systems and communication protocols (SIP, UDP, TCP, TLS and SRTP etc.).

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or related subject or can demonstrate years of equivalent embedded programming experience in a full-time role. Strong experience /skills in

C/C++

for embedded systems. Hands-on experience with

STM32 microcontrollers

and development environments (preferably STM32CubeIDE or Keil, IAR, or similar). Solid understanding of RTOS concepts, task scheduling, inter-task communication, interrupt handling and synchronization. Experience with peripheral interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, DMA, ADC/DAC, timers, GPIO. Familiarity with how to work within a version control system (Git / SVN hosted using Github, etc.) and software development workflows. Experience with debugging tools, oscilloscopes, and logic analysers
.

Preferred Experience

Knowledge of using communication protocols (e.g. TCP/IP) and hardware interfaces Ethernet, WiFi, BLE, SRD. Experience in developing firmware for

IoT, security / alarm systems

. Knowledge of

low-power embedded design

and battery-operated systems. Familiarity with

unit testing frameworks for embedded systems

. Basic understanding of safety or regulatory requirements for electronics (e.g., CE, FCC, UL). Experience in developing firmware to interface with cellular modules / GPS module and a knowledge of cellular operation would be an advantage

Personal Attributes

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, reliable code. Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free fitness classes Free or subsidised travel Sick pay Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lancaster LA1 1PW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person