Embedded Software Engineering Manager

Computer Futures / SThree Group; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Computer Futures / SThree Group is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Manager to lead and develop a team responsible for software for advanced control and drive systems. The role combines people leadership with technical oversight and delivery responsibility.

You will manage 5–15 engineers, shaping engineering strategy and ensuring robust software practices across multiple projects within industrial, scientific or semiconductor environments.

Qualifications

• Strong embedded software knowledge and experience in leading software teams.
• Experience delivering software for physical electromechanical products.
• Knowledge of hardware/software integration and system validation.
• Familiarity with control systems, drives, motors or related technologies.
• Experience with structured software development lifecycles and modern engineering practices.
• Ability to manage resources and plan across multiple programmes.
• Strong stakeholder communication and governance abilities.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and performance development of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of ~5–15 embedded software engineers.
• Deliver embedded software and HMI solutions across complex products.
• Provide technical leadership across the full SDLC from requirements to release.
• Define and improve software engineering standards, processes and practices.
• Collaborate with electronics, hardware, systems, test, manufacturing and project teams.
• Manage software resources and project delivery timescales.
• Identify capability gaps and mentor the team to address future needs.
• Coach engineers to foster technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Support resource planning, budgeting, supplier management and forecasting.
• Shape the future structure and capability of the software function.

Skills

Embedded software knowledge

Software team leadership

Hardware/software integration

Controls & drive systems

Regulatory & quality awareness

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Coaching & mentoring

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Embedded Software Engineering Manager to lead and develop a highly skilled software engineering team responsible for the development of embedded software for advanced control and drive systems.

This is a senior engineering leadership position offering significant influence over the direction, capability and delivery of the software function. You will manage a team of approximately 5-15 engineers, combining people leadership with technical oversight, engineering strategy and delivery responsibility.

The software forms an integral part of complex electromechanical equipment used within demanding scientific, industrial and semiconductor environments, making this an ideal opportunity for someone accustomed to developing embedded software for physical products and control systems.

Key Responsibilities

As Embedded Software Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead, manage and develop a team of approximately 5-15 embedded software engineers.
• Take responsibility for the development and delivery of embedded software and HMI solutions across a range of technically complex products.
• Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through development, integration, verification and release.
• Define and continuously improve the engineering approach to hardware and software integration.
• Establish robust software engineering standards, processes and development practices.
• Work closely with electronics, hardware, systems, test, manufacturing and project engineering teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Support the development of software used within control systems, drive technology and complex electromechanical equipment.
• Manage software engineering resources across multiple projects, balancing priorities, technical requirements and delivery timescales.
• Identify capability and skills gaps within the department and develop the team to support current and future programmes.
• Coach and mentor engineers, creating an environment that encourages technical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to technical reviews, risk assessments and engineering decision-making.
• Ensure development activities meet relevant quality, regulatory and safety requirements.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external technical partners where required.
• Support resource planning, budgeting, supplier management and engineering forecasting.
• Help shape the future structure and capability of the software engineering function as requirements evolve.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced engineering leader who combines strong embedded software knowledge with the ability to lead and develop technical teams.

Ideally, you will have:

• A strong technical background in embedded software or firmware development.
• Proven experience managing or leading software engineering teams.
• Experience working with software embedded within physical, electromechanical products.
• A strong understanding of hardware/software integration.
• Experience with control systems, drives, motors, instrumentation, industrial equipment or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of structured software development lifecycles and modern engineering practices.
• Experience working collaboratively with electronics, hardware, systems, test and manufacturing engineering disciplines.
• Experience delivering technically complex software projects from initial requirements through to production.
• Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, performance management and capability development.
• Experience with resource and project planning, including prioritising engineering activities across multiple programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• An understanding of technical risk management, quality processes and engineering governance.
• Experience improving engineering processes and leading teams through technical or organisational change.

The Ideal Background

This role would particularly suit someone who has worked within sectors such as:

• Industrial automation
• Motion and motor control
• Semiconductor equipment
• Scientific instrumentation
• Robotics
• Advanced manufacturing equipment
• Automotive or mobility systems
• Aerospace or defence electronics
• Complex electromechanical product development

You may currently be working as an Embedded Software Engineering Manager, Software Development Manager, Embedded Software Manager, Firmware Manager, Software Team Lead or Head of Embedded Software.