Embedded Software Engineering Manager

Edison Smart®; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Smart® in Dartford is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of 5–8 developers, shaping strategy and the product roadmap. The role balances people leadership with hands-on work when needed.

The position is hybrid in Dartford, with 3 days in the office; commuting access via vehicle is recommended due to limited public transport. The focus is on IoT control systems for industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Embedded software engineering experience with C++, MCUs, RTOS.
• Proven leadership of software engineers.
• Understanding of hardware, embedded and IoT architectures.
• Ability to influence development strategy and product roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5–8 embedded software engineers.
• Drive people leadership, strategy and product roadmap.
• Remain hands-on when required to support delivery.

Skills

Embedded engineering experience

Team leadership

End-to-end systems knowledge

Strategy & roadmap contribution

Tools

MCUs

C++

RTOS

Job description

Embedded Software Engineering Manager | Dartford (Greater London) | Up to £100,000

Join a growing IoT company in Greater London, who build innovative IoT control systems used in industrial environments.

As an Engineering Manager, you’ll lead a team of 5 – 8 Embedded Software Engineers. This position’s primary focus is on people leadership, strategy, and product roadmap. However, you’ll need to be comfortable to get on hands on when required.

This is a hybrid position in Dartford (usually 3 days in office). Please note, the office location is difficult to reach via public transport so access to a vehicle is recommended.

Skills/Technologies

• Embedded Engineering Experience (C++, MCUs, RTOS).
• Team Leadership, experience in managing Software Engineers.
• Understanding of end-to-end systems, including knowledge across hardware, embedded and IoT.
• Ability to help form development strategy and product roadmap.