We are looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer to join our team, working on a hybrid basis from our Paris office and from home. In this role you will be a key member of our Engineering function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in Embedded C, ARM and Debugging to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 4 to 7 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of Embedded C, ARM and Debugging. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Pioneer Ventures is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Firmware Engineer at Pioneer Ventures, you will play a central role within our Engineering function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code, and contribute to shared libraries, tooling and engineering best practices.
- Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks and industry trends, and evaluate how they could benefit our stack.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to enable safe and frequent releases.
- Translate product and business requirements into clear technical designs, breaking large problems into well-scoped, deliverable pieces of work.
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in reliability, latency and cost.
- Investigate, debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and putting preventive measures in place.
- Take part in on-call rotations where required and respond promptly and calmly to incidents and outages.
- Participate actively in design discussions, architecture reviews and technical planning sessions across the engineering organisation.
- Review the work of your peers, provide constructive feedback and help raise the overall quality bar of the codebase.
- Document technical decisions, write runbooks and share knowledge so the wider team can operate and extend your work.
- Design, build and maintain high-quality, well-tested and scalable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and QA to ship reliable features on agreed timelines.
- Take full ownership of your work, manage your own priorities and consistently deliver to a high standard and on time.
- Communicate progress, risks and blockers clearly and proactively to your manager and relevant stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and bring forward practical ideas to make our products, processes and ways of working better.
- Participate constructively in team meetings, stand-ups, planning sessions, demos and retrospectives.
- Ensure your work meets agreed quality, compliance and security standards before it is considered complete.
- Adapt to changing priorities and remain calm, focused and effective in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, care and integrity at all times.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent the team and the company professionally in internal and external interactions.
- Plan and manage your workload to balance quality, speed and competing demands.
- Bring energy, curiosity and a solutions-focused mindset to everyday challenges.
- Support and step in for teammates when needed to help the team meet its shared goals.
What we're looking for
4-7 years of professional experience in a Firmware Engineer or similar roleStrong working knowledge of Embedded C, ARM and Debugging
Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Pioneer Ventures, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- A flat, low-ego environment where good ideas can come from anyone and are acted upon.
- A modern, well-equipped office in a convenient location, with snacks, great coffee and plenty of collaborative space.
- Flexible working hours that let you do your best work while balancing your personal life and commitments.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependants, so you and your family are well looked after.
- Transparent, structured pay bands and clear criteria for progression, so you always know how to grow your earnings.
- Personal accident and term life insurance providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Generous referral bonuses for helping us find and hire other great people to join the team.
- Structured mentorship, regular feedback and clear, transparent career-progression frameworks to help you grow.
- Additional wellbeing and volunteering days each year to look after yourself and give back to your community.
- Opportunities to attend, speak at and learn from industry events and conferences.
- Regular recognition and appreciation for great work, both publicly and privately.
- Generous, fully paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting you through one of life's biggest moments.
- A home-office set-up allowance plus the laptop, equipment and tools you need to work comfortably and productively.
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where your ideas are genuinely heard and your contribution truly matters.
- Mental-health support including confidential counselling, an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing resources.
- Wellness perks such as gym and fitness-membership support, plus wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
- Full sponsorship for relevant professional certifications, memberships and qualifications.
- Hybrid and remote-friendly working options, with the trust and autonomy to manage your own time and output.
- Commuter, transport and travel support to make getting to and from work easier and more affordable.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- Free snacks, beverages and regular catered meals to keep you fuelled through the day.
- Wellness initiatives throughout the year, from health talks and screenings to fitness challenges and mindfulness sessions.
- The chance to do meaningful, high-impact work alongside talented, friendly, humble and ambitious colleagues.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering