We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.  

As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. 

Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. 

We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.  

Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. 

PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. 

We are looking for exceptional, creative, curious and collaborative Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. You will have the chance to impact products developed for some of the biggest brands in the world while solving complex and ambitious engineering problems.   

You will work as part of multi-disciplinary teams that include experts in electronics, software development, mechanical engineering, industrial design and applied science. You will be trusted to contribute across the whole development lifecycle for clients, from early concept generation and technology demonstrators through to product launch and in-field maintenance or improvement. 

This is a great opportunity to work on some of the most challenging problems in the industry and to see your solutions through to deployment, where they can have a positive impact. You will need to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, explaining complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

You will work across the whole development lifecycle for clients, offering a rare opportunity to gain broad experience from concept to delivery. Recent embedded work across PA has included Zephyr OS, bare-metal systems embedded Linux projects, but clients often approach us with unique challenges that require a creative outlook and an adaptable skill set. 

The key technologies for our current projects include low-power embedded platforms, connected devices, wireless communications, battery-powered systems, wearable technologies and close integration between software, electronics and mechanical design. 

This is an embedded software role that sits close to the product and the hardware. It will be especially attractive to engineers who enjoy working across software, electronics and the real-world constraints of product development. 

We are looking for candidates with the following technical skills: 

• A proven track record of developing and implementing software for embedded systems using modern professional workflows. 

• Expertise in C, C++ or Rust programming, together with good experience in Python. Experience in other languages is also beneficial. 

• Practical experience across a range of embedded platforms, which may include RTOS environments such as Zephyr OS, embedded Linux and bare-metal systems on microcontrollers and multi-core SoCs. 

• Experience with test-driven development methodologies and both automated and manual testing techniques. 

• Experience with CI/CD methodologies is beneficial. 

• Well versed in a breadth of communications protocols, such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi etc 

• Demonstrable experience generating software design documentation. 

• Comfortable using device datasheets, and able to work with digital electronics, schematics and hardware engineers during bring-up and integration. 

• Experienced in full product lifecycle development, from concept generation through to product launch and in-field maintenance or improvement. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

This is a full-time role based in Bray, Dublin. If successful, you will be expected to work primarily from our offices. 

This is a challenging role, so we expect experience to be reinforced by a strong academic background. 

• Degree qualified, ideally with a good degree in electronic engineering, software engineering, computer science or a related subject from a leading university. 

• The ability to gain appropriate security clearance may be required for some client work. 

Your Personality:   

• Someone who shows initiative and is creative – you solve problems.   

• You are comfortable with complexity and ambiguity.  

• You are an excellent communicator and collaborator, with the ability to influence key stakeholders.  

• You don’t get flustered, aggravated or annoyed easily. You understand that sometimes the goalposts shift.   

• You love to share. You can mentor, develop and guide members of the team.  

• Most importantly, you understand you are part of a team  

We know the skill-gap and ‘somewhat need to tick every box’ can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by completing our online application

Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance.

All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard however, some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK.

We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years), as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government’s guidance on security vetting before applying.

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Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. 

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We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: 

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days 
• Generous company pension scheme 
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives 
• Annual performance-based bonus 
• PA share ownership 
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) 

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. 

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