Software Development Engineer in Fareham, Hampshire
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Senior Software Engineer
Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire (Hybrid Working)
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- 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 Whitley,
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 integrationTechnical 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)
7+ years' experience in embedded software or firmware development
At least 2 years 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 skillsDesirable
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 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
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- Location:
- Fareham
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Development Engineer, Engineer, Development, Engineering, Software
