Embedded Software Manager: Lead & Scale Critical Systems

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

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