Embedded Software Engineer - BSP

Join Verso Recruitment in Colchester as an Embedded Software Engineer - BSP, taking ownership of board support packages and low-level software that powers next-generation embedded products. This permanent role offers a strong salary from £64,285 p/a and hybrid working, making it a standout opportunity for engineers looking to grow their impact in Essex’s thriving tech scene.

Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain BSPs, bootloaders and low-level drivers for embedded platforms
- Bring up new hardware: debug peripherals, memory, clocks, power and interfaces during early prototypes
- Work closely with hardware, firmware and systems teams to define and deliver robust platform foundations
- Optimise performance, reliability and maintainability across the embedded software stack
- Support integration, testing and release activities, contributing to documentation and best practice

What You'll Need
- Strong embedded C/C++ experience with hands-on low-level programming and debugging
- Proven experience with BSP development, board bring-up and device driver work
- Confident using tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes/logic analysers, and version control (e.g., Git)
- Desirable: Linux/RTOS exposure, bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), and CI/testing in embedded environments

Why Apply
You’ll be trusted to lead meaningful technical work, with hybrid flexibility (3 days onsite/2 remote) and the chance to shape future embedded products in a well-established engineering business.