Embedded Software Manager

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Embedded Software Manager to lead innovative development in embedded systems and IoT. This pivotal role involves guiding a talented team through the full lifecycle of software delivery for safety-critical products. You will champion modern development practices such as CI/CD and automated testing while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver top-tier solutions. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your leadership and technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in embedded software team, ideally in a regulated industry.
• Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and RTOS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 10–15 engineers across various platforms.
• Ensure the highest quality software and manage project delivery.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

Team Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

C/C++ Programming

C#/.NET

Knowledge of RTOS

Familiarity with Communication Protocols

Tools

CI/CD

Automated Testing

ARM Cortex-M Microcontrollers

Job description

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:

1. Lead and mentor a team of 10–15 engineers across embedded, Linux, desktop, web, and cloud platforms.
2. Guide architecture decisions for bare-metal and RTOS-based systems, as well as cloud-based applications.
3. Manage project delivery with senior members of the business.
4. Ensure the highest quality software.
5. Champion modern development practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding.
6. 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:

1. Proven leadership in embedded software team, ideally in a regulated industry.
2. Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers, RTOS, and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, TCP/IP).
3. Some experience with C/C++, C#/.NET.
4. Excellent team leadership, communication, and project management capabilities.