Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
Basingstoke – Hybrid working
Neupulse is at a turning point.
Our wearable neurostimulation device is launching
commercially.
At the heart of that device is firmware. We're looking for a
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to own it.
The role
Today, our device development is largely handled by an
external partner. You'll be our internal technical authority for it — working
hand in hand with that partner to keep firmware reliable and compliant now,
while building the pathway to bring that capability in-house over time.
It's hands-on, safety-critical work on a device people wear
every day: C/C++ on STM32, FreeRTOS on ARM Cortex-M, low-power and
battery-operated, talking to iOS and Android over BLE.
You'll:
- Own
the firmware relationship with our external development partner —
direction, reviews, quality, and the verification and release evidence
that stands up to regulatory scrutiny
- Build
the pathway to bring firmware capability in-house — deciding what to
internalise and when, and growing the team to do it
- Stay
hands-on and set the standard: production-quality firmware, reusable
frameworks, coding practices and reviews across current and future
products
- Own
security — threat assessment, vulnerability management, and secure device
updates
- Work
shoulder to shoulder with hardware, software, quality and regulatory,
keeping everything traceable and compliant with ISO 13485 and IEC 62304
You'll likely bring
- 5+
years delivering embedded firmware through the full product lifecycle,
with a track record of robust releases and clean documentation
- Strong
experience with FreeRTOS on ARM Cortex-M in safety-critical settings
- Real
depth in low-power, battery-operated devices that communicate with mobile
over BLE
- 3+
years in a regulated industry — medical device and IEC 62304 ideally
- The
credibility to direct an external development partner today, and the
appetite to build and lead an in-house capability tomorrow
- Fluency
in C/C++, embedded architecture, modular design, and disciplined Git-based
workflows
- A
security mindset for embedded firmware (a genuine plus)
Why it matters
This is firmware that ends up on someone's body, helping
them through their day — so reliable, safe, and quietly life-improving really
matters.
You'll own how it's built, from working with our external
partner today to standing up the in-house capability tomorrow, and watch the
impact land with real people.
Hybrid role based in Basingstoke, with regular on-site collaboration expected.
Neupulse is developing innovative neurotechnology designed to improve wellbeing and long-term health outcomes through non-invasive stimulation technology, connected applications, and data-driven insight.
The company’s work has particular relevance for individuals living with Tourette’s, where the team is committed to building technology that can make a meaningful and measurable impact on everyday life.
Our mission is to build accessible, evidence-led technology that can positively impact people at scale.
