Cryptographic Software Lead | Embedded Systems & Architecture

United States Digital Space LLC; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Share option scheme

Private health insurance

25 days annual leave

Gym membership discount

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the United Kingdom to guide a cryptographic software IP team. You will oversee the full software lifecycle, plan timelines, allocate resources, and ensure high-quality delivery across embedded and application software.

You will mentor engineers, drive architectural reviews, and collaborate with hardware and product teams to meet customer needs and project milestones.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in software design/verification or similar.
• Experience leading software teams and delivering end-to-end projects.
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and protocols is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate work to deliver the product roadmap.
• Coordinate and deliver software IP design projects from conception to delivery.
• Line management of the software engineering team and hiring activities.
• Provide training and mentorship to engineers and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure high-quality engineering practices and tooling across the team.
• Engage with customers and assist with technical questions during sales calls.

Skills

Embedded C

Technical leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Mentoring

Hiring & interviewing

Planning & execution

Cryptographic engineering

Side-channel security knowledge

Python

GitLab CI

Education

Electronic Engineering/Computer Science degree

Tools

GitLab CI

Python

RISC-V

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the United Kingdom to guide a cryptographic software IP team. You will oversee the full software lifecycle, plan timelines, allocate resources, and ensure high-quality delivery across embedded and application software.

You will mentor engineers, drive architectural reviews, and collaborate with hardware and product teams to meet customer needs and project milestones.