Embedded Software Engineer - Wearable Systems
Xyz Reality
| Company | Xyz Reality |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | London |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
XYZ Reality is developing next-generation wearable technology for the construction industry, combining advanced sensing, localisation, computer vision, and augmented reality. This Embedded Software Engineer role focuses on building the embedded software stack that powers wearable platforms, including Linux drivers, sensor integrations, and hardware interfaces for industrial environments.
What You'll Do
• Develop embedded software and firmware for wearable computing platforms, including Linux kernel modifications, board support packages, and device drivers, with focus on NVIDIA Jetson and embedded compute platforms
• Build drivers and interfaces for cameras, IMUs, GNSS receivers, LiDAR, ToF sensors, displays, and communication peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet)
• Support integration of embedded AI, localisation, perception, and sensor processing systems, working with the Navigation Algorithms team
• Develop production software, manufacturing test tools, factory calibration systems, and automated validation tooling
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Hardware, Mechanical Engineering, Production, R&D teams, and external suppliers on prototype builds and validation activities
What You Need
• Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline with 3+ years of embedded software or firmware development experience
• Strong C and C++ programming skills with proven experience developing Linux kernel components, board support packages, or device drivers
• Solid understanding of embedded system architectures, microcontrollers, hardware interfaces, and multi-threaded software development across communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet)
• Practical, hands-on engineering mindset with ability to take ownership of technical challenges and work independently across multidisciplinary teams
Nice to Have
• NVIDIA Jetson and embedded compute platform experience
• Experience with sensor integration including cameras, IMUs, GNSS, LiDAR, and ToF sensors
• Production test, calibration, and manufacturing support tooling development
Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, private healthcare with Vitality, Christmas shutdown days (2–4 per year), hybrid working, biannual salary reviews, employee referral scheme, free lunch and after-work gathering every other Thursday in the office