Embedded Software Manager

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in embedded systems seeks an Embedded Software Manager to drive innovation in IoT and cloud-connected technologies. This is a key role that involves leading a skilled team in Maidstone, implementing modern development practices, and ensuring top-tier software delivery across safety-critical products.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in embedded software team, ideally in regulated industries.
• Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers, RTOS, and communication protocols.
• Excellent capabilities in team leadership and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 10–15 engineers across various embedded platforms.
• Guide architecture decisions for bare-metal and RTOS-based systems.
• Manage project delivery and ensure highest quality of software.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Tools

ARM Cortex-M

RTOS

C/C++

C#/.NET

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? We are Hiring: Embedded Software Manager – Embedded Systems

? Maidstone, Kent (Hybrid) | ? Full-time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Embedded Software Manager ready to lead cutting-edge development in embedded systems, IoT, and cloud-connected technologies?

We are growing our R&D function in Maidstone, Kent, and looking for someone to take ownership of embedded software delivery across a range of safety-critical electronic products. From low-level embedded C through to connected web services, you will lead a cross-functional team through full-lifecycle development.

? What will the Embedded Software Manager Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of 10–15 engineers across embedded, Linux, desktop, web, and cloud platforms.

• Guide architecture decisions for bare-metal and RTOS-based systems, as well as cloud-based applications.

• Manage project delivery with senior members of the business.

• Ensure the highest quality software.

• Champion modern development practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding.

• Collaborate with R&D, QA, and PMO teams at our Maidstone, Kent facility to innovate and deliver top-tier solutions.

Experience required from the Embedded Software Manager:

• Proven leadership in embedded software team, ideally in a regulated industry

• Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers, RTOS, and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, TCP/IP).

• Some experience with C/C++, C#/.NET

• Excellent team leadership, communication, and project management capabilities.