Senior Software Engineering Manager

Senior Software Engineering Manager

South East England | Hybrid

This isn’t a role for a technical leader.

It’s for someone who builds teams that deliver.

The Situation

You’ll lead a 15-person software team working on complex C++ systems in RF and wireless communications.

The engineers are strong.

The challenge is structure, clarity, and consistent delivery within a global organisation.

This role exists to fix that.

What You’ll Own

You won’t be judged on code.

You’ll be judged on whether the team:

• Delivers consistently
• Operates with clarity
• Works effectively across an international structure

Your focus:

• Bring structure and organisation to the team
• Support engineers from graduate to architect
• Remove friction with stakeholders across Europe
• Create an environment where engineers perform at their best

What This Role Is Not

If you want to code — this isn’t your role.

If you lead through technical authority — this isn’t your role.

If you micro-manage — this isn’t your role.

What This Requires

• Experience leading software engineering teams
• Ability to bring order to complex environments
• Comfortable influencing in a large, international organisation
• Background in C++ systems or similar (but no longer hands-on)

The Environment

• C++ systems software
• High-performance, multi-threaded systems
• Data processing / visualisation
• RF and communications technology

Why This Role

You’ll enjoy this if you care about:

• Building effective teams
• Creating clarity from ambiguity
• Delivering through people, not code

Yoh Solutions Ltd (a Day & Zimmermann company) are electronic engineering recruitment specialists sourcing high-calibre permanent and interim engineering talent globally.

To connect with me directly, search Thomas Bird on LinkedIn.