Embedded Software Team Lead

Rise Technical; Margate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a leader in the maritime safety sector. This role offers technical ownership, project variety, and a chance to lead a software team in an R&D environment. Ideal candidates will have strong firmware development skills and team leadership experience, with the role based in Margate full-time.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in embedded firmware development.
• Experience with bare-metal and RTOS development.
• Good communication skills and team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on technical leadership of the embedded software team.
• Design and develop embedded firmware for products.
• Engage with stakeholders and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

Bare-metal and RTOS development

Technical leadership

Good communication skills

Job description

An excellent opportunity awaits an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join an industry leader in a role offering great technical ownership, stability, and project variety.

This company is a recognized leader in the maritime safety sector, with a strong R&D and engineering-driven culture.

In this role, you’ll lead embedded software development, taking ownership of firmware and microcontroller projects across the full product lifecycle. You’ll contribute to technical direction, product decisions, and provide guidance to the team. The position is based in Margate, with an office-based work environment.

The ideal candidate is an experienced embedded engineer with strong hands-on firmware development skills for microcontroller-based products, seeking to move into or expand a team leadership role. The role requires being on-site in Margate, 5 days a week, with half-days on Fridays.

This is a great chance to lead a software team in an R&D environment, with opportunities for progression and personal development.

The Role:

• Hands-on technical leadership of the embedded software team
• Design and develop embedded firmware for products
• Engage with stakeholders and mentor junior team members
• Work on-site in Margate, 5 days a week

The Person:

• Strong experience in embedded firmware development
• Experience with both bare-metal and RTOS development
• Good communication skills and team leadership experience
• Located within a commutable distance of Margate or willing to relocate

Reference Number: BBBH 247615

To apply or for further opportunities, click "Apply Now" or contact Marcel Cerek at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The advertised salary depends on experience, qualifications, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all suitable candidates.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting