Lead Embedded Software Engineer

A Lead Software Engineer with a background in Embedded Software development will join a thriving Technical Consultancy where you’ll combine hands-on technical delivery (approx. 80%) and people leadership (approx. 20%). Hybrid working available. Salary to C£80K + benefits.

As a technically capable individual, you’ll bring a strong academic background, extensive commercial Embedded Software design experience (C/C++), knowledge of DSP and Embedded Linux as well as having the ability lead a small team.

This dynamic Consultancy works across sectors such as Defence and Healthcare - delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, cloud and system level functionality.

The Lead Embedded Software Engineer should bring:

• A solid academic background.
• Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development in C/C++.
• Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments.
• Proven experience with DSP and Embedded Linux.
• Exposure to areas such as device drivers, communication and application layer protocols, AI and ML, user interfaces.
• Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3-7 people).
• An understanding of commercial and delivery pressures as gained from experience working within a Consultancy environment would be great to see.

In this role the successful Lead Embedded Software Engineer will primarily contribute directly to engineering work; will provide line management and support project planning as well as helping to shape software processes and the technology roadmap. Projects will span a wide range of applications from embedded systems for radar and sensing technologies to advanced communication systems.

A generous salary will be offered. Hybrid working (3 days in office / 2 WFH) + private healthcare, Company Bonus, 25 days holiday, Life Assurance, free refreshments and more. Applicants must have full eligibility to work in the UK.