Head of Software

Head of Software in Cambridge- £90,000-£110,000

Hexwired have partnered with an expanding software engineering company based in Cambridge, which is looking for an experienced Software engineer to take ownership of software development and technical strategy within an established technology business. This is an opportunity to lead engineering teams, influence architectural decisions, and drive the development of reliable, high-performance software for specialist KVM and connectivity products used in demanding environments worldwide.

Key Responsibilities for this Head of Software Engineer role:

• Lead and mentor software engineering teams, managing technical delivery and building a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.

• Drive software architecture and technical strategy across embedded Linux, x86 applications and Xilinx/Intel SoC platforms.

• Oversee low-level software development using C, C++ and modern programming languages, ensuring reliable, scalable and high-performance solutions.

• Improve engineering standards and delivery processes through CI/CD, automated testing, structured release management, and continuous improvement.

• Bring strong hands-on expertise in Linux, embedded software, platform development and system integration, alongside proven experience leading software engineering functions.

The company is offering a salary of £90,000-£110,000 per year, along with a generous benefits package.

If this Head of Software Engineer role is of interest to you, please apply.

For more information on this role, or any other opportunities across Embedded, C++ Programming, Mechanical, CAD, Electronics, Hardware, FPGA, Power Electronics, AI, Embedded Linux, Golang Development, Machine Learning, Data Science or Simulation, contact us today.