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Kirkby-in-Furness, United Kingdom
$50 USD per hour
Software Developer for Transport for London mainly using C# .Net, Azure, Sql Server. Raspberry Pi enthusiast using Python and various input/output boards to communicate with other devices. Also enjoy developing iOS Apps in Swift.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
$35 USD per hour
I am a C/C++ software engineer with a PhD in Video Coding and several years experience in embedded system design. Throughout my career I have delivered projects for a variety of produc: audio streaming, medical devices, IP cameras, networked video recorders. I have developed embedded software for a variety of systems ranging from complex SoC running Linux to microcontrollers with an RTOS kernel or no OS. My key areas of expertise are: - Programming and scripting languages: C, C++, Python, Perl - Linux kernel programming, drivers, device trees - U-Boot - Buildroot, Yocto - Microcontrollers and SoCs (MSP430, PIC, STM32, Cypress PSoC, Freescale iMX28 and iMX6, Atmel AT91SAM9) - Bus protocols (RS-232, RS-485, I2C, SPI, HDMI-CEC, Modbus) - Bluetooth 4.0 (Cypress, SiLabs modules) - FreeRTOS - Open source software - Digital Signal Processing - Networking: Ethernet, TCP/IP, sockets - S/W configuration management: Git, Mercurial, Subversion

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Harpenden, United Kingdom
$35 USD per hour
💡 About Me Hello, Everyone! I am an embedded systems engineer, PCB designer, and firmware developer with over 10 years of professional experience. I provide complete, end-to-end solutions for a wide range of electronic device designs, supporting clients from initial concept and schematic design to PCB layout, prototyping, assembly, and full system testing. I have strong expertise in high-speed PCB design, including PCIe and DDR4 routing, as well as precise impedance matching for reliable performance at high frequencies. I also specialize in RF and antenna design for modern IoT devices, ensuring optimal signal integrity and system efficiency. In addition, I have deep experience in ultra-low power design, achieving microamp and sub-microamp current consumption for battery-operated and wearable systems. I specialize in firmware development for LTE-GPS-LoRa-BLE-based embedded systems (nRF52 series), including low-power optimization and high-precision sensor acquisition. My focus is on delivering robust, production-ready solutions with high reliability and performance. 🔥 Main Skills 👉Embedded Systems 👉Schematic Circuit Design(Low Power consumption Design) 👉Firmware Development(All Microcontrollers-STM32, TMS320, ESP32, FPGA, nRF52, Raspberry PI) 👉PCB Design(High speed signal routing, PCIe, DDR4, 18 multi-Layers Design, RF antenna Design,) using Altium Designer, KiCad, EasyEDA, Fusion 360(No problem in DFM-JLCPCB) 👉IoT with nRF52(BLE), LoRa(for example, SX1262), LTE(SIM card interface), GPS and other variety of sensors 🛠️Tools & Technologies: 👉 nRF5 SDK / nRF Connect SDK 👉SEGGER Embedded Studio + J-Link debugging 👉 C/C++ (bare-metal & RTOS) 👉 BLE GATT, LTE AT commanders, custom wireless protocols 👉SPI / I2C / UART / ADC integration 👉Low-noise measurement systems (nA level) 👉STM32CubeIDE, Cube MX, Keil, CCS, Arduino, ... 👉MQTT, Free RTOS, Zephyr RTOS 🚀 I can support your project from concept to production.

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Bradford, United Kingdom
$40 USD per hour
I build complete technology products that combine software, AI, and embedded systems. Over the past several years, I have worked across the full product lifecycle - from architecture and prototyping to deployment, optimization, and long-term support. My background spans Full-Stack Development, AI Engineering, IoT, and Firmware Development, allowing me to solve problems that require both software and hardware expertise. Many projects fail because the web application, AI system, and device layer are treated as separate pieces. My strength is designing solutions where all of these components work together as a single product. I can help with: • Full-Stack Web Applications (Frontend, Backend, APIs, Databases) • AI-Powered Applications and LLM Integrations • Automation Systems and Intelligent Workflows • SaaS Platforms and Cloud-Based Solutions • Embedded Systems and Firmware Development • IoT Devices and Real-Time Communication • Hardware-to-Cloud Integrations • Performance Optimization and System Architecture My technical experience includes modern web frameworks, REST APIs, cloud services, machine learning integrations, large language models, embedded C/C++, microcontrollers, communication protocols, and scalable system design. What clients appreciate most is my ability to understand the business goal behind a project - not just write code. I focus on building reliable, maintainable solutions that can move from prototype to production without unnecessary complexity. Whether you need an AI-powered SaaS platform, a custom business application, an embedded device, or an end-to-end connected system, I can help turn the idea into a working product. I value clear communication, realistic timelines, and delivering results that create measurable value for the business. If you're looking for an engineer who can work across software, AI, and hardware while maintaining a strong product mindset, I'd be happy to discuss your project.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
$70 USD per hour
Over 20+ years of total work experience of design, development, and application, of Smart Antenna, RF-MEMS, tuneable RF circuits, microwave subsystems and circuits design and embedded software for mobile applications, microelectronics, custom board (RF & PCB) design development and fabrication. Expert in Android Studio, Eclipse SDK, C, Python, COMSOL, CST, ADS, Coventor, DesignSpark, Labview, KLayout hands on process expert with manufacturing, test, verification and characterisation. Development using ARM micro controllers, DAC, FTDI integration. Having worked in tech, I also now focus on Intellectual property rights bringing my journey and experience to guide others to success.
A Bluetooth Low Energy developer is an embedded software engineer who designs, codes, and tests BLE firmware and apps that allow devices to communicate wirelessly with minimal power consumption. Hiring a skilled Bluetooth Low Energy developer means securing the engineering talent needed to build connected products, from wearables and medical devices to smart home sensors and industrial trackers, on the BLE protocol stack.
A BLE developer writes firmware for microcontrollers, implements GATT services and characteristics, and builds the mobile or desktop applications that pair with the device. Their work covers the full communication chain: peripheral firmware on the chip, the central app on iOS or Android, and the security layers that protect data in transit.
Commercially, this role is what turns a hardware idea into a shippable product. Without a competent Bluetooth Low Energy engineer, prototypes stall at integration, battery life suffers, and pairing reliability collapses in real-world conditions. A strong BLE specialist delivers stable connections, predictable power draw, and clean APIs that downstream teams can build against.
Project scope varies by product stage, but most engagements include some combination of the following deliverables from a freelance BLE developer:
Buyers should expect freelance BLE engineers to be fluent in the SDKs that ship with their chosen silicon. Common stacks include the Nordic nRF Connect SDK and Zephyr RTOS, SoftDevice, Silicon Labs Simplicity Studio with the Bluetooth SDK, ESP-IDF for ESP32, and the TI SimpleLink CC2640R2 SDK. Many embedded projects also rely on FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or bare-metal scheduling.
On the testing and debugging side, expect familiarity with nRF Connect for Desktop and Mobile, Wireshark with a BLE sniffer like the nRF52 DK or Ellisys, Frontline BPA, J-Link debuggers, Saleae logic analyzers, and protocol-level tools such as LightBlue. Mobile-side, Core Bluetooth on iOS and the Android BLE stack are the baseline, with growing demand for Web Bluetooth in browser-based control panels.
BLE development spans nearly every connected-product category. Typical engagements come from:
Strong candidates show evidence of shipping real BLE products, not just lab demos. Look for portfolio entries describing specific chipsets, GATT profiles designed, OTA mechanisms implemented, and certification milestones reached. Code samples on GitHub, contributions to Zephyr or nRF Connect SDK, and documented power-consumption benchmarks are positive signals.
Ask candidates these interview questions to gauge depth:
Also confirm familiarity with the relevant Bluetooth Core Specification version, regulatory paths the product will follow, and the candidate's experience working alongside hardware, mechanical, and QA teams.
Freelancer.com hosts a global community of embedded engineers, mobile developers, and IoT specialists with verified profiles, client reviews, and portfolios covering BLE work across every major chipset family. You can compare bids from independent firmware engineers, full-stack IoT developers, and small embedded studios on the same project, then choose based on portfolio fit and proposal quality. Clients on Freelancer.com set their own budgets and receive competitive bids, with Milestone Payments holding funds in escrow until deliverables meet the agreed criteria. Whether you need a short consultation on a stuck connection issue or a multi-month firmware build, you can hire on Freelancer.com with confidence in the protections and the depth of available talent.
Ready to build a connected product with reliable wireless performance?
Hiring a BLE engineer is a technical decision, and the quality of your project post will determine the quality of bids you receive. The process below walks through writing a brief, comparing proposals, and awarding the project with the right safeguards in place. Each step is tuned to the specifics of Bluetooth Low Energy work, where chipset choice, GATT design, and certification scope drive both timeline and cost.
The brief is the single biggest determinant of bid quality. A clear, technical project post filters out generalists and attracts engineers whose chipset experience and protocol knowledge actually match your product. Head to the
Bids are short proposals, not just price quotes. They reveal how each freelancer interprets your brief, which chipset and SDK they would choose, and what timeline they consider realistic. Read each one carefully and shortlist candidates whose technical reasoning matches the depth of the project.
The final decision combines proposal quality with profile evidence. Review each shortlisted freelancer's portfolio, ratings, and written reviews, weighing consistency across multiple BLE projects rather than a single impressive demo. Embedded work rewards engineers who finish, certify, and support products in the field.
A simple GATT profile and mobile pairing demo can be completed in a few weeks, while a full product including firmware, OTA updates, mobile apps, and Bluetooth SIG qualification typically takes several months. Timeline depends on chipset choice, certification scope, and how mature the hardware design already is.
Yes. Many projects on Freelancer.com are scoped to a single layer, such as Nordic nRF52 firmware only or an iOS Core Bluetooth integration against an existing peripheral. If you need both sides, you can either hire one full-stack BLE specialist or run parallel engagements with a firmware engineer and a mobile developer.
A general embedded engineer writes firmware for microcontrollers but may not have deep experience with the Bluetooth stack, GATT design, pairing security, or BLE power tuning. A Bluetooth Low Energy developer specializes in the wireless protocol layer, certification process, and the interaction between peripheral firmware and central applications.
For focused work such as a GATT profile, OTA implementation, or mobile pairing module, a single freelancer is usually faster and more cost-effective. For products requiring concurrent hardware design, firmware, mobile apps, cloud backend, and certification, you may want a small team, which you can also assemble through Freelancer.com by hiring complementary specialists.
Many experienced BLE developers can guide you through Bluetooth SIG qualification, including selecting a qualified design ID, preparing the Declaration ID, and producing the required test evidence. Confirm this scope explicitly in the brief, since not all freelancers handle the regulatory and listing paperwork.

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