Embedded Software Team Lead

Mage Global; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Salisbury seeks an Embedded Software Team Lead to manage and coordinate a team of engineers while contributing technically. The role includes planning schedules, debugging, and mentoring engineers, requiring 5+ years of embedded software experience and a degree in a relevant field. Strong skills in C, as well as knowledge of embedded systems, are essential. The company provides flexible working arrangements and operates in the consumer technology sector.

Qualifications

• 5 years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of C on embedded platforms.
• Expertise in Embedded Linux, ARM microcontrollers or DSP.

Responsibilities

• Plan development schedules and support team members.
• Debug and solve problems across software/hardware.
• Maintain accurate project workload estimates.

Skills

C programming on embedded platforms

Debugging and problem-solving

Leadership and mentoring

Continuous integration

Unit testing and TDD

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar

Tools

Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Job description

Job Description

Embedded Software Team Lead

Salisbury Wiltshire (mostly onsite some flexibility)

Permanent up to 55000

Working for a market leader in high-end consumer technology products youll take a hands-on leadership role within the R&D team coordinating a small group of embedded software engineers while continuing to contribute technically to the development of next‑generation products.

This is a split position involving both management and engineering. Youll stay close to the code writing embedded software in your area of expertise while helping your team plan prioritise and deliver complex software projects that bring innovative consumer systems to life.

Youll collaborate with Project Managers and other engineering teams (Electronics Acoustics Test and Production) to ensure designs meet requirements and hit milestones. Youll support technical problem‑solving debug issues manage workloads and ensure best practice is followed throughout the development lifecycle.

Youll also help shape the future of the software team improving processes such as continuous integration automated testing and onboarding while maintaining the high standards of quality and user experience that define the companys reputation.

Main duties include :

• Planning development schedules and supporting team members with daily tasks
• Debugging and problem solving across multiple software and hardware disciplines
• Maintaining accurate project workload estimates and reports
• Liaising with cross‑functional teams to ensure on‑time delivery
• Working with third‑party technology suppliers and contractors
• Writing embedded software in your area of expertise
• Promoting best development practice and participating in code reviews
• Line management and mentoring of engineers

Qualifications / experience required :

• Degree qualified in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar discipline
• 5 years of embedded software development experience
• Strong knowledge of C on embedded platforms
• Expertise in one or more of : Embedded Linux, ARM microcontrollers or DSP
• Advocate of unit testing, automated testing and TDD
• Experience using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
• A personal interest in audio or technology products would be beneficial

For more information and company details please click apply. I will reach out to suitable applicants for an informal and confidential conversation before submitting applications to the hiring manager for review.