Embedded Software Team Lead

🚀 Embedded Software Team Lead – Cutting-Edge Technology | South of England (Hybrid)

Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer ready to take the next step into leadership — or a current Team Lead seeking a fresh challenge in an innovative, forward-thinking environment?

We’re partnering with a leading technology manufacturer renowned for delivering world-class audio and electronics solutions. This role offers the chance to combine hands-on engineering with leadership, driving the success of embedded software projects across a talented R&D team.

The Opportunity

You’ll coordinate a team of embedded software engineers while remaining technically involved — contributing to projects that span microcontroller , DSP , and embedded Linux technologies. Working closely with cross-functional teams in hardware, acoustics, and production, you’ll ensure timely delivery of high-quality software for cutting-edge consumer products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of embedded software engineers.
• Plan and manage development schedules, tasks, and milestones.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure successful system integration.
• Write and review embedded software in your core area of expertise.
• Promote best practices in development, testing, and documentation.
• Liaise with third-party suppliers and manage technical deliverables.
• Champion continuous improvement, including CI/CD and automated testing.

About You

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong C programming skills on embedded platforms.
• Expertise in one or more areas: Embedded Linux , ARM microcontrollers , or DSP .
• Advocate of unit testing , automated testing , and TDD .
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proactive mindset.

A personal passion for audio, music, or high-end consumer electronics would be a bonus! 🎶

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the direction of a talented engineering team.
• Collaborative, innovative working culture within a respected UK tech brand.

If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.