BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. We are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!
British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for an EMBEDDED FIRMWARE DEVELOPER in Southampton
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
Drive the execution of software engineering activities to develop integration-ready technology blocks, ensuring robust technical support and seamless collaboration across workstreams. Enable the successful progression of innovation initiatives, delivering cutting-edge solutions across diverse categories at BAT.
What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?
This role assists with the development and testing of software components for technology blocks, providing integration teams with viable options that can be utilised in new and upgraded products.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Support the production of software architecture for components for new and upgraded BAT devices, supporting the development of new technology blocks, running sufficient tests to ensure they are suitable for device integration efforts to follow.
- Contribute towards key software engineering workstreams (typically one major or several minor workstreams at any given time) to help integrate new technologies into new systems.
- Utilise skills and experience in software coding, testing and quality assurance to assist with the production of software solutions, contributing towards a finalised solution that meets the all project and business requirements and expectations.
- Assist communications with BAT’s internal teams to create functional software solutions, demonstrating how they satisfy the defined project requirements.
- Provide project/workstream management updates when necessary, supervising progress towards achievements and noting expenditure against budgets.
- Problem-solve any identified issues whenever possible, raising to the Software Engineer II when necessary.
Can this be your future role?
- Do you have developed any firmware on consumer electronics end-to-end?
What are we looking for?
Experience Required
- Previous experience in embedded software engineering roles.
- Good understanding of microcontroller-based embedded systems and real time operating systems.
- This is a hands-on software development, test, and debug role.
- Knowledge of various software development and scripting languages, such as Assembly, C, C++, Python.
- Experience in Agile software development methodology (Scrum) and CI/CD.
- An understanding of technology development, and an ability to understand and analyse new insights.
- Test automation experience/knowledge.
Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required
- Able to work within cross-functional teams, liaising with key internal teams and external partnerships to ensure the most effective use of resource/expertise.
- Able to develop both individual and team technical capabilities.
- Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills with ability to plan and prioritise tasks based on business need.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, quick-thinking, can-do approach.
Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required
- Degree-educated in a relevant field of study (i.e., electronics, software engineering.
What we offer you?
• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.
We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.