Embedded Development Manager

Mansell Recruitment Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Embedded Development Manager in Southampton to lead its software engineering team. This role is focused on shaping the delivery of software across complex electronic systems. Candidates should have a strong background in software engineering, with proven leadership skills and knowledge of C/C++. The position offers a salary of up to £85,000, a hybrid working model, private medical cover, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Extensive background in software engineering within an electronics or systems-based environment.
• Proven experience leading and developing software engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of software engineers.
• Set clear technical direction and ensure delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Define and improve software development processes and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with senior engineering leadership to align software strategy.

Skills

Software engineering

People leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

C/C++ programming

Tools

FPGA systems

Job description

A well-established and rapidly growing electronics-focused engineering company, delivering advanced solutions, is seeking an experienced Embedded Development Manager to lead its software engineering capability. This role combines people leadership, technical oversight, and strategic development within a highly technical environment.

You’ll be responsible for shaping how software is delivered across complex electronic systems, while building and nurturing a team capable of meeting both current and future business needs.

The Role

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of software engineers across multiple projects and domains
• Set clear technical direction and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality software solutions
• Define, own, and continuously improve software development processes and engineering standards
• Work closely with senior engineering leadership to align software strategy with business objectives
• Translate complex system requirements into structured delivery plans, estimates, and dependencies
• Oversee development, integration, verification, and release activities
• Promote modern development practices, tools, and robust architectural approaches
• Contribute to long-term technology and capability roadmaps
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality frameworks, and regulatory expectations
• Maintain hands‑on technical engagement where appropriate, acting as a technical authority and escalation point

The Candidate

• Extensive background in software engineering within an electronics or systems-based environment
• Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing software engineering teams
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, governance, and best practice
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to structure and simplify complex challenges
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with engineers, managers, and non‑technical stakeholders
• Experience in embedded, hardware‑adjacent, or real‑time software environments is advantageous
• Knowledge of C/C++ or similar low‑level languages is beneficial
• Exposure to FPGA‑based systems or experience working alongside FPGA design teams is beneficial
• Background in safety‑critical, regulated, or high‑reliability industries is a plus
• A collaborative leader who values quality, clarity, and continuous improvement

The Offer

Salary up to £85,000, depending on experience. Hybrid working model with flexible hours. Private medical cover and comprehensive benefits package