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-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 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 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)
• 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 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 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.