Embedded Software Engineer – Wearable Systems

XYZ Reality

Embedded Software Engineer developing embedded software for wearable technology in the construction industry. Collaborating with multiple teams to bring innovative projects to production.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop embedded software and firmware for wearable computing platforms — including Linux kernel modifications, board support packages, and device drivers — with a focus on NVIDIA Jetson and other embedded compute platforms.
Build drivers and interfaces for cameras, IMUs, GNSS receivers, LiDAR, ToF sensors, displays, and communication peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet) — supporting hardware bring-up, debugging, and system integration.
Support integration of embedded AI, localisation, perception, and sensor processing systems — working closely with the Navigation Algorithms team to ensure hardware and software work seamlessly together.
Develop production software, manufacturing test tools, factory calibration systems, and automated validation tooling — supporting the transition of products from development into full-scale manufacturing.
Participate in architecture reviews, design reviews, and technical planning — contributing maintainable, well-tested, production-quality software and clear engineering documentation throughout.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Hardware, Mechanical Engineering, Production, R&D teams, and external suppliers — supporting prototype builds, technical investigations, and validation activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, with 3+ years of embedded software or firmware development experience.
Strong C and C++ programming skills, with proven experience developing Linux kernel components, board support packages, or device drivers, and integrating hardware peripherals and sensors.
Solid understanding of embedded system architectures, microcontrollers, hardware interfaces, and multi-threaded software development across communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, USB, and Ethernet.
Practical, hands-on engineering mindset — comfortable taking ownership of technical challenges, working independently across a multidisciplinary team, and seeing development through from prototype to production.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave + public holidays
Private healthcare with Vitality
Christmas shutdown days on top of leave allowance (2–4 per year usually)
Office located within a 5-minute walk from Angel station
Hybrid working
Biannual salary reviews
Summer & Christmas staff parties
Free lunch bought in and after-work gathering/drinks every other Thursday in the office
Employee referral scheme
Make a real-world impact of revolutionising the construction industry

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded software developmentfirmware developmentC programmingC++ programmingLinux kernel modificationsboard support packagesdevice driversmulti-threaded software developmenthardware integrationsensor processing

Soft Skills

engineering mindsetownership of technical challengesindependent workcollaborationcross-functional teamworkproblem-solvingcommunicationtechnical investigationdocumentationattention to detail