Jobs in London - Principal Embedded Software Engineer • Central London

Company: Talentedge

Central London

Principal Embedded Software Engineer£75,000 - £90,000 + equityLondon (3 days per week in office)OverviewTalentEdge Technology are looking to hire a Senior Embedded Engineering Leader to take ownership of the firmware stack for a next-generation, AI-enhanced connected music hardware platform.This role is hands-on and deeply technical, suited to an engineer who enjoys working across the full embedded stack, from low-level hardware bring-up through to cloud-connected features and who places a premium on robustness and real-world reliability.What You’ll Be Working On:Ownership and evolution of the embedded firmware stack for connected consumer hardwareFirmware development in C/C++ on NXP i.MX RT (480MHz Cortex-M7) platformsDesign and implementation of critical systems, including Over-the-air update infrastructure, Bluetooth audio (A2DP / AVRCP), Wi-Fi connectivity and device provisioning, Bootloaders and persistent state management, Audio DSP integrationEnsuring production-grade stability, performance, and fault toleranceClose collaboration with mobile, web, backend, and hardware teams to deliver cohesive end-to-end experiencesSupporting device certification and production readiness, including FCC / CE complianceProviding technical leadership, architectural direction, and high-quality code review within the embedded domainWhat We’re Looking For:Essential experience:Senior-level embedded firmware experience, ideally in consumer electronics (Audio would be even better)Strong C & C++ skills on resource-constrained systemsExperience with FreeRTOS or comparable RTOS environmentsHands-on work with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi stacksFamiliarity with embedded build systems such as CMakeA strong engineering mindset around reliability, resilience, and real-world failure modesDesirable experience:Audio, DSP, or media-related systems is HUGELY desirableShipping hardware products at scaleOTA update systems and secure firmware pipelinesCertification processes (FCC, CE, or similar)Why This RoleYou’ll be joining a small, senior team operating at the intersection of hardware, software, music, and AI, with a proven track record of shipping devices at scale and a significant installed user base.The company is emerging from a period of stability, but with major next-generation products planned for 2026, and this role will be central to shaping the technical direction and execution of those devices.Sound like you? Apply now!