Embedded Software Team Leader

Insignis Talent; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus and employee benefits

Job summary

Insignis Talent is seeking an Embedded Software Team Leader in Greenwich to guide a small team while staying hands-on with development. You will work on real-time embedded systems, shaping software architecture and delivering from requirements to release.

The role emphasizes leading, mentoring, and technical excellence within a high-reliability environment. The position requires strong C/C++ skills, Linux and VxWorks experience, and a track record of delivering mission-critical software.

Qualifications

• Experience leading, mentoring or managing software engineers.
• Strong C/C++ skills and hands-on embedded/real-time software experience.
• Experience with Linux, VxWorks or another RTOS.
• Experience with high-reliability or mission-critical systems.
• Full software lifecycle experience.
• Degree or equivalent in Software, Electronics or related discipline.
• Experience with Git/Bitbucket.

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.
• Take ownership from requirements through testing, validation and release.
• Troubleshoot complex software, hardware and integration issues.
• Support production, commissioning and product support.
• Drive improvements to engineering tools, processes and practices.
• Contribute to software architecture and technical decisions.
• Work with protocols including SPI, CAN, USB, Ethernet and serial communications.

Skills

C/C++

Real-time software

Embedded systems

Linux

VxWorks

Git/Bitbucket

Team leadership

Software architecture

Testing & validation

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Software or Electronics

Tools

DSP

FPGA/VHDL

CAN/SPI protocols

Job description

Embedded Software Team Leader | Greenwich | £70,000–£75,000 + Car Allow. + Bonus & Ex Benefits | Permanent

Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer ready to take the next step into technical leadership?

We’re looking for an Electronics Software Team Leader to lead a small team of 3–4 software engineers, whilst remaining 60% hands-on with software development and technical delivery.

You’ll work on complex, high-reliability electronic systems where software performance and reliability are critical.

The role:

• 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 to 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
• Strong commercial experience in embedded/real-time software
• 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
• Good understanding of version control, ideally Git/Bitbucket
• Degree or equivalent experience in Software, Electronics or a related discipline
• Experience with DSP, FPGA/VHDL, cybersecurity, Agile/Scrum or embedded GUIs would be advantageous.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced embedded software engineer who wants to lead a team without stepping away from the engineering.