Senior Software Engineer – MCU

Bold ideas start with bold people. At Ensera Design, we are a world‑class user‑centered innovation and product development consultancy working across medical and consumer health. Join our multidisciplinary team to build robust, secure firmware that powers life‑enhancing products.

We are currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer – MCU to join our talented team and contribute to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients.

You will lead the design and delivery of microcontroller (MCU) firmware for real‑time systems, owning technical decisions and collaborating across hardware, Linux, UI, connectivity and test to integrate complete solutions.

What you’ll do:

• Design and implement MCU firmware aligned to system and security architecture.

• Own technical design of MCU subsystems.

• Develop and review embedded C/C++ for real‑time systems.

• Collaborate with hardware and software peers.

• Champion coding standards and secure development.

Whilst you do not need to meet all of these points, please ensure you meet the majority of them before making an application:

Essential:

• Proven experience with ARM Cortex‑M or equivalent.

• Strong C/C++ in embedded, real‑time contexts.

• Experience in quality‑controlled or safety‑critical environments.

Desirable:

• STM32, bootloaders, MISRA, UART/SPI/I2C/CAN.

For this role we are considering a salary of up to £73,954. As part of your application, we will ask you to state your desired salary. If you would like to discuss your salary expectations in more detail, then please reach out.

We are based in an iconic Grade II listed building in the heart of Bristol. Our vibrant workspace houses state-of-the-art labs, a design studio, usability suites, and collaborative meeting spaces. Nestled in a lively neighbourhood with independent shops, we’re just a short walk from Park Street, the Harbourside, and St. Nick’s Markets.

We are proud of our values:

• Find a way: We work as one team, combining our knowledge and experience to unite around a shared goal. We trust each other and do what’s needed to get things done and exceed expectations.

• Pull together: We believe anything is possible. When faced with challenges we take the initiative, using our creative spirit and determination to find bold solutions and deliver results that move us forward.

• Care: We act with integrity, take pride in our work, and support each other. We each play our part to make a positive impact for our customers, our colleagues, and our planet.

Our diverse, multidisciplinary team spans research, design, human factors, engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, and beyond. Together, we deliver cutting-edge solutions for clients ranging from global leaders to innovative start-ups, with a particular focus on medical devices, drug delivery, orthopaedics, and diagnostics.

Do we sound like a good match for you?

If you’d like to discuss the role or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need to make your application, we’d love to hear from you. If you think you might be the right person for us but want an informal chat first then get in touch via careers_uk@enseradesign.com.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy if we have a high level of applications. We look forward to hearing from you!

At Ensera Design we believe that designing for people means including all people, starting with the team behind the work. Our human-centred design ethos is rooted in empathy, and our values – pull together, find a way, and care – guide us in building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we design for.

We know that different perspectives lead to better ideas, stronger collaboration, and more meaningful outcomes. If you meet the skills and experience for this role, we welcome your application – whatever your background, identity, or path into design. What matters to us is that you share our belief in purposeful, people-first design.