Embedded Software Consultancy
Embedded firmware delays and design gaps slow releases. Our exceptional embedded software consultancy supports embedded system development firms through experts and advisors delivering Edge computing consultancy. We have over 100+ embedded advisory projects completed across UK and EU, led by firmware engineers with 10-15 years of domain experience.
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Why Choose Our Embedded Software Consultancy?
Projects slow when firmware issues hide in low-level logic, which is where our best-in-class embedded software development services provide targeted consultancy support. Our cutting-edge embedded software consultants UK at Square Root Solutions UK include Real-time system experts and Low-level firmware specialists who focus on debugging firmware bottlenecks using Deep experience in RTOS tuning, memory profiling, and system trace.
As an ISO/IEC-compliant team, our Embedded consultants UK have delivered 150+ embedded consulting engagements globally and maintain 90% client retention across embedded consulting and build. Based in Ireland with UK-aligned engineering support, our Embedded guidance reduces firmware fault rate by over 60%, improving system stability, compliance readiness, and release confidence.
Our Embedded Software Consulting Services
Our innovative embedded audit services evaluate system stability, while firmware and RTOS strategy defines execution control and task flow. Each Embedded system audit includes performance diagnosis and memory usage optimization, offers RTOS configuration, startup sequencing, power management, and Covers fault isolation, debug trace, and watchdog tuning through 100% custom engagement per device, domain, and standard, and supports compliance audits for safety-critical industries.
Embedded System Assessment & Audit
We analyze system logs, resource utilization, and architecture trace to perform technical evaluation of firmware stack quality. The review identifies optimization and compliance gaps through performance profiling. Our team outputs actionable roadmap with severity grading to guide fixes, upgrades, and risk reduction.
Embedded Architecture & Design Review
We examine task schedulers, interrupt trees, memory layout, and peripheral bus mapping through system-level validation. This review reduces architectural flaws before implementation and Validates concurrency models and IPC mechanisms. Teams recommends design patterns for embedded use cases to improve stability, timing control, and integration.
Firmware & RTOS Consulting
We guide firmware teams using FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX, CMSIS, uC/OS-II. Experts refine task prioritization, Custom scheduling strategies and optimization, and OS abstraction layers and modular RTOS design. We support Low-level bootloader and ISR tuning to ensure reliable startup and real-time execution.
Performance & Reliability Diagnosis
We monitor uptime tracking, watchdog timers, CPU load, and memory fragmentation through long-run stability profiling. Our approach Identifies reliability bottlenecks using stress simulations and Ensures firmware uptime and self-recovery loops. Teams Measures deterministic responsiveness under load for consistent system behavior.
Safety, Compliance & Certification Readiness
We align systems with safety standards using documentation packs, formal verification tools, and test coverage matrix. The service Helps prepare embedded stack for formal audits and Aligns code structure and test coverage to cert paths. Teams Guides artifact collection and traceability documentation.
When Do You Need Embedded Software Consultants?
You should consider support during Embedded firmware challenges or repeated Embedded migrations between hardware platforms. This is usually the point When to hire embedded experts becomes clear. Companies also engage consultants when work is Used for CE marking, ISO 26262, ISO 13485, or EN 50128 readiness. Because of this, Embedded consultants reduce go-to-market delays by 3-6 months and Prevents risks in RTOS migration or SoC transitions. They are Ideal for firmware performance, boot time, or stability issues, especially when engaged during new hardware launches or platform changes.
During New Hardware Product Development
When Performance or Stability Issues Arise
When Migrating to New Hardware Platforms
When Building IoT or Edge Devices
When Compliance and Safety Requirements Apply
How Our Embedded Consultancy Works
Our renowned embedded consulting workflow follows an embedded discovery phase, technical diagnostics, and embedded risk identification. It uses Firmware audit phases and Risk analysis in embedded systems. The process begins with deep-dive system understanding and includes hands-on diagnostics, performance bottleneck reporting, then embedded architecture advisory and Implementation support.
Contact UsDiscovery & system understanding
The embedded discovery phase begins with deep-dive system understanding across hardware, firmware, and runtime behavior. Teams review Firmware audit phases and existing design logic. This stage prepares technical diagnostics and Risk analysis in embedded systems by mapping system states, data paths, interrupts, and execution timing.
Technical analysis & diagnostics
Technical diagnostics includes hands-on diagnostics, performance bottleneck reporting across memory use, CPU load, and task scheduling. Engineers trace I/O behavior, interrupt timing, and thread activity. This step supports Risk analysis in embedded systems and feeds embedded architecture advisory with measurable system performance data.
Risk identification & prioritization
Embedded risk identification uses Risk analysis in embedded systems to rank failures by impact and likelihood. Teams review safety, timing drift, memory faults, and hardware constraints. The process Provides architectural risk map and mitigation strategy aligned with system stability, scalability, and real-time behavior.
Recommendations & architecture guidance
Embedded architecture advisory converts findings into design actions. Recommendations include thread model, I/O queues, ISR behavior, memory structure, and scheduling control. Teams align changes with Firmware audit phases and system goals, ensuring performance, stability, and maintainability across the Embedded consulting workflow.
Implementation support
Implementation support ensures execution of recommendations across firmware, drivers, and system services. Engineers assist debugging, code changes, and validation testing. Clients can opt for implementation support or internal dev handoff, maintaining continuity within the Embedded consulting workflow and controlled system deployment.
What Problems We Help You Avoid
We address critical Embedded failure points early, so systems avoid Timing violations, Firmware instability, Faulty ISR logic, Memory overflows, and Compliance failure that disrupt real-time behavior and delay release.
Our review Identifies hidden bugs that cause real-time performance failures across scheduling, interrupts, and memory control.
The process Prevents stack overflows, memory leaks, and priority inversion that affect task execution stability.
Compliance mapping Avoids project delays due to missed regulatory checkpoints during certification stages.
Early intervention Helps reduce post-deployment faults by up to 70% across firmware releases.
Structured diagnostics Cuts debug time by over 50% for UK engineering teams handling embedded platforms.
Industries & Embedded Domains We Support
We support Embedded verticals including medical devices, Industrial automation, and Automotive ECU systems. Our work is Tailored for ISO 13485, ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 62304 with Sector-specific stack tuning: CAN, UART, SPI, Modbus. Teams Successfully consulted for 100+ UK and EU embedded deployments, stay Familiar with UKCA marking and CE directives, and Accelerates go-to-market for heavily regulated device categories.
Our Engagement Models
We offer Embedded consulting pricing through 3 flexible models: retainer, fixed-scope, long-term support. Options include Consulting retainer, Fixed-scope firmware engagement, and Long-term system support. Retainers available in 20, 40, and 80 hour blocks. Transparent pricing aligned with UK embedded consulting norms ensures cost clarity.
Consultancy Retainer
Consulting retainer provides flexible expert hours. Retainers available in 20, 40, and 80 hour blocks for ongoing advisory support.
Fixed Scope Firmware Projects
Fixed-scope firmware engagement suits audits. Fixed-scope ideal for single device or platform assessments with defined outcomes and delivery timelines.
Long-Term Embedded System Support
Long-term system support covers lifecycle needs. Long-term support includes architecture + dev help + issue resolution for sustained stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
An embedded consultant works on-site within a client’s organization to provide expertise, manage projects, and align strategies with internal teams. Unlike external consultants, they integrate into daily operations, attend meetings, and often influence decision-making from within the organization.
Square Root Solutions UK can help optimize existing firmware by analyzing code efficiency, reducing memory usage, and improving system performance. Their embedded systems expertise allows them to refine firmware for stability, speed, and scalability in real-world applications.
Yes, I support RTOS-based systems by providing guidance on task scheduling, memory management, and real-time performance tuning. I can help debug concurrency issues, optimize interrupt handling, and ensure your system meets timing constraints typical of real-time environments.
Yes, I can assist with compliance by helping you meet industry standards such as ISO, GDPR, or HIPAA. I provide guidance on documentation, process alignment, data handling, and audit preparation to ensure your systems meet regulatory requirements.
Embedded consultancy in the UK typically costs between £400 and £1,200 per day. Rates vary based on consultant experience, project complexity, and duration. Long-term contracts or specialized skills may push rates higher, while startups or basic support may negotiate lower fees.
Embedded consultancy typically takes 3 to 12 months, depending on project scope, system complexity, and team integration. Short-term audits may last a few weeks, while full development cycles or compliance projects can extend beyond a year.