Embedded Software Manager

Verso Recruitment Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Verso Recruitment Group is partnering with a long‑established technology business to recruit an Embedded Software Manager. This strategic, hands‑on leadership role will define the future of embedded software engineering, build a high‑performing team and set technical direction across development, sustainment and customer programmes.

You’ll provide deep technical leadership, guide architectural decisions and oversee delivery, planning and risk management in a fast‑paced, innovation‑led

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams delivering embedded, firmware or platform‑level software.
• Strong knowledge across embedded stacks: Linux, Yocto, bootloaders, firmware, BSPs, OS integration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and grow the embedded software engineering team.
• Define technical direction and drive delivery across new product development and customer programmes.
• Provide architectural leadership and resolve complex board- and system-level challenges.
• Oversee planning, prioritisation, and resource allocation, managing risks and dependencies.
• Support customers and internal teams through technical problem-solving and product strategy.

Skills

Embedded software leadership

Linux/Yocto development

Device drivers

Architecture decisions

Stakeholder management

Board/system bring-up

Job description

We’re partnering with a long‑established technology business specialising in high‑performance embedded computing for defence, aerospace, telecoms and other mission‑critical sectors. With continued investment in engineering, they’re now seeking an Embedded Software Manager to lead, develop and scale their embedded software capability.

This is a strategic, hands‑on leadership role where you’ll define the future of embedded software engineering, build a high‑performing team, set technical direction, and drive delivery across new product development, product sustainment and customer programmes.

The Opportunity

As Embedded Software Manager, you will:

• Lead, develop and grow a high‑performing embedded software engineering team.
• Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive delivery of embedded software across new product development, product sustainment and customer‑driven enhancements.
• Provide deep technical leadership, guiding architectural decisions and supporting complex board‑level and system‑level challenges.
• Oversee planning, prioritisation and resource allocation, managing risks, dependencies and delivery expectations.
• Support customers and internal teams through technical problem‑solving, bid input, product strategy and transition into deployment/support.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience leading teams delivering complex embedded, firmware or platform‑level software.
• Strong technical knowledge across embedded software stacks: Linux, Yocto, bootloaders, firmware, BSPs, device drivers and OS integration.
• Solid understanding of PC architecture, embedded computing platforms and hardware/software interaction.
• Experience across the full embedded product lifecycle — concept, architecture, board bring‑up, verification, release and long‑term support.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, innovation‑led environments.

This role requires the successful candidate to pass BPSS screening and meet the eligibility criteria for Security Check (SC) clearance.