Embedded Systems Engineer (Renewable Energy)

TL;DR

Embedded Systems Engineer (Renewable Energy): Developing low-level firmware and drivers for microcontrollers and embedded peripherals for energy devices with an accent on real-time control software and embedded algorithms. Focus on board bring-up, profiling and debugging using tools like oscilloscopes, JTAG/SWD, and logic analysers.

Location: On-site in London, England, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy - fast.

What you will do

• Develop low-level firmware and drivers for microcontrollers and embedded peripherals.
• Design and implement real-time control software and embedded algorithms for energy devices.
• Write, test, and debug embedded C/C++ firmware running on bare-metal or RTOS-based systems.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems and controls teams to define firmware requirements and test plans.
• Participate in code reviews, write documentation and contribute to the continuous improvement of firmware practices.
• Assist in board bring-up, profiling and debugging using tools like oscilloscopes, JTAG/SWD, and logic analysers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems or firmware engineering.
• Strong proficiency in C, with experience writing firmware for microcontrollers.
• Hands-on experience with common MCU peripherals: SPI, I2C, UART, DMA, timers, ADCs, Flash, CAN, etc.
• Experience working with real-time systems and embedded development toolchains (e.g., GNU, IAR).
• Familiarity with version control and tooling (e.g., Git, Docker, CI pipelines).
• Ability to work with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, JTAG/SWD).

Nice to have

• Experience with power electronics or grid-connected converter controls.
• Knowledge of control systems and digital signal processing (FIR, IIR, FFT).
• Familiarity with embedded bootloaders, memory maps and linker scripts Experience with board bring-up and low-level hardware/software integration.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and an equity sign-on bonus.
• Biannual bonus scheme.
• Fully expensed tech to match your needs.
• Paid annual leave.
• Breakfast and dinner allowance for office based employees.