Senior Firmware Developer

Job Description

We are Centrica! We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - we’re powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.

Your work here isn’t just a job – it’s a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future.

An opportunity to play your part – Welcome to Hive, a company at the cutting edge of the Net Zero revolution. We are committed to developing innovative IoT solutions that empower our customers to make sustainable choices. As a part of our team, you won’t just be working with technology, but making a real impact on the environment.

In joining Hive’s IoT Team, you’ll be a part of our Net Zero initiative, supporting over 2 million customers in their transition to sustainable living. As a Senior Firmware Engineer, your role will be crucial. You’ll be responsible for the low-level code that runs on the Hive Hub, including maintaining the Linux distribution, managing several services, and updating the firmware for the radio co-processors. Your contributions will directly impact our innovative energy solutions, including solar energy, batteries, air source heat pumps, EV charging, home heating, and lighting systems.

At Hive, you’ll help shape the future of energy and sustainability. Be a part of something truly cool and innovative. Join us in making a difference.

Location: UK (talk to us about flexible working)

The day to day –

• Engage in an agile setting with diverse teams.
• Oversee the Yocto-based Linux distribution for the Hive Hub.
• Manage the u-boot-based boot loader for the Hive Hub.
• Maintain bespoke device Linux drivers.
• Develop support for new devices.
• Oversee firmware for embedded devices like radio co-processors.
• Review and improve existing features for performance.
• Lead new projects and exploratory work.
• Promote testing, code quality, and guidelines within the team.
• Contribute to architectural decisions for optimal solutions.
• Educate other teams about low-level systems.
• Participate in agile processes for proper work scoping and sizing. Conduct autonomous investigations into innovative technologies.
• Ensure timely and functional project delivery. Ensure performant and issue-free hub releases. Architect robust, reliable, and reusable solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in other teams for issue resolution or new
• developments. Align with other business teams for required integrations.
• Work with the Service Management team to investigate customer issues and develop solutions.

About you –

• Experience in systems programming and Linux kernel development.
• Knowledge of custom Linux distribution tools like Bitbake or Buildroot.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and related build tools such as CMake and Make.
• Familiarity with Git or other DVCS.
• Skills in scripting languages like shell scripts and Python.
• Knowledge of systems programming languages like Rust and Go.
• Experience in embedded microcontroller programming.
• Experience in an agile environment.
• Knowledge of radio and IP-based protocols.
• Familiarity with systemd.
• Experience with Linux environments and cloud computing infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and independence.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• A passion for technology and continuous improvement.
• Leadership skills and initiative.

What’s in it for you –

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Company car allowance.
• Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap.
• Pension scheme.
• Company Funded Healthcare Plan.
• 25 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Excellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme & travel insurance.

At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team – a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are dedicated in helping to close the diversity gap and would love to see more females, people of colour and LGBTQ+ employees, as well as those from a variety of cultures and ethnicity to veterans and the differently abled. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a big part of who we are, we are not looking for people to fit into our culture but to add to it!

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This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.