Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps)

Our client, a leading technology company based in Cambridge, is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps) to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in DevOps, build automation, and embedded software to take on a leadership role shaping delivery pipelines and best practices.

As the Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps), you will be responsible for leading the design, maintenance, and optimisation of build and release processes for embedded systems. You’ll drive automation, mentor team members, and collaborate closely with software and hardware engineers to ensure efficient delivery of high-quality embedded software into production.

Key Responsibilities as Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps):

• Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines for embedded software projects
• Own and evolve build systems, source control, and release processes
• Automate and streamline build, test, and integration workflows across the team
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship in DevOps practices for embedded systems
• Collaborate with developers on cross-compilation, toolchains, and hardware integration
• Contribute to embedded software development in C/C++, supporting integration and troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot and continuously improve build/release infrastructure and workflows
• Champion best practices in configuration management, DevOps, and software quality

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience leading build/release or DevOps engineering in embedded software environments
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming for embedded systems
• Experience with C/C++ build environments, toolchains, and cross-compilation workflows
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
• Deep understanding of Git or similar version control systems
• Strong scripting/programming skills (Python, Bash, or similar)
• Familiarity with embedded hardware workflows and debugging integration issues

Desirable:

• Experience with containerisation (Docker) or virtualisation
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks for embedded platforms
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Previous leadership/mentoring experience in an engineering team

What’s on Offer:

• Permanent role with a competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to lead challenging embedded projects with real-world impact
• A leadership role within a highly skilled and collaborative engineering team

If you’re an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with DevOps expertise, ready to take the next step into a leadership position, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, please reach out to Cathy Swain.
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