Embedded Software Engineering Manager - Lead Innovation

Spectrum IT; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum IT is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a skilled team delivering cutting-edge embedded software solutions. You will shape engineering practices, guide technical direction and ensure successful delivery from concept to release.

You will provide both technical leadership and people management, driving engineering excellence across development teams and collaborating with multidisciplinary groups to hit critical milestones.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading successful software engineering teams - ideally with C/C++.
• Extensive knowledge of embedded software development for performance-critical or high-throughput apps.
• Strong track record designing, developing and validating embedded or HPC software.
• Ability to translate complex technical ideas into clear development plans and deliverables.
• Experience with CI/CD practices, software planning tools, and agile workflows.
• Degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of wireless communications principles or eagerness to develop expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of software engineers to foster collaboration and high performance.
• Define and evolve engineering standards, development practices and design approaches.
• Provide technical leadership across the development lifecycle from architecture to release.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project milestones on time and to high standards.
• Oversee wireless software implementation and optimization across heterogeneous platforms.
• Act as technical point of contact for customers, providing updates and resolving challenges.
• Support career development, coaching and knowledge sharing to grow engineers.

Skills

Leading teams

C/C++

Embedded software

Software architecture

CI/CD & Agile

Education

CS or Electronic Eng degree

Job description

Spectrum IT is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a skilled team delivering cutting-edge embedded software solutions. You will shape engineering practices, guide technical direction and ensure successful delivery from concept to release.

You will provide both technical leadership and people management, driving engineering excellence across development teams and collaborating with multidisciplinary groups to hit critical milestones.