Embedded Software Team Lead — Hands-On, Real-Time

STR Group Limited

Greenwich

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

STR Group Limited in Greenwich is seeking an Electronics Software Team Leader to guide a small team of 3-4 engineers while remaining 60% hands-on with development and delivery of high-reliability software.

You will own the software lifecycle from requirements through testing, integration and release, contribute to architecture decisions and troubleshoot complex issues across software and hardware, with real-time C/C++ on Linux/VxWorks and related protocols.

Qualifications

Strong commercial embedded/real-time software experience.
Excellent C/C++ skills.
Experience with Linux, VxWorks or another RTOS.
Experience developing high-reliability or mission-critical systems.
Strong understanding of software architecture.
Full software lifecycle experience.
Experience leading, mentoring or managing software engineers.
Knowledge of version control, ideally Git/Bitbucket.
Degree in Software, Electronics or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and develop a team of 3-4 engineers.
Remain hands-on with C/C++ development.
Develop real-time software using Linux and/or VxWorks.
Contribute to software architecture and technical decisions.
Take ownership from requirements through testing, validation and release.
Troubleshoot complex software, hardware and integration issues.
Work with protocols including SPI, CAN, USB, Ethernet and serial communications.
Support production, commissioning and product support.
Drive improvements to engineering tools, processes and practices.