Embedded Software Technical Lead

EnSilica; Abingdon; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private medical

Pension (5% matched)

26 days leave

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Share options

Hybrid working

Descripción de la vacante

EnSilica PLC is seeking an Embedded Software Technical Lead to steer complex embedded projects at our Milton Park (Abingdon) site. The role blends hands-on development with technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and coordinating with ASIC and hardware teams for system-level solutions.

You will lead software architecture on ARM Cortex-A/R/M and DSP platforms, oversee RTOS, bare-metal, and embedded Linux efforts, and drive debugging and bring-up activities using Arm trace techniques.

Formación

• Embedded software experience on ARM Cortex-A/R/M and DSP platforms.
• Experience with RTOS, bare-metal, drivers and silicon validation.
• Proficient with GNU ARM Embedded Toolchain and binary tools.
• Strong build and version control experience (CMake, GNU Make, SVN or Git).
• Proven silicon validation and complex system debugging.
• 10+ years in embedded software industry.
• Degree in Electronics, Physics, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsabilidades

• Lead embedded software architecture, design, and implementation on ARM Cortex-A/R/M and DSP platforms.
• Provide technical direction for bare-metal, RTOS, and embedded Linux development.
• Drive debugging and bring-up activities with Arm trace and debug techniques.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in software development.
• Collaborate with ASIC/FPGA hardware teams on co-design of system solutions.

Conocimientos

Embedded C/C++

ARM Cortex-A/R/M & DSP

RTOS & bare-metal

Device drivers & silicon validation

GNU ARM Toolchain

Build systems: CMake & GNU Make

Version control: SVN or Git

Silicon validation & debugging

10+ years experience

Electronics/Physics/CS degree

MATLAB/Python

Beamforming/DPD/3GPP or DVB-S

IEC 61508/DO-178C

I2C/SPI/MODBUS

Educación

Degree in Electronics, Physics, Computer Science, or related discipline

Herramientas

GNU ARM Embedded Toolchain

Descripción del empleo

This role is based at our Milton Park (Abingdon) office. The expectation is at least 3 days per week in the office.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Your Role

We are seeking an Embedded Software Technical Lead to provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise for complex embedded software projects. You will lead software design and development, mentor engineers, and collaborate closely with ASIC and hardware teams on system-level solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead embedded software architecture, design, and implementation on ARM Cortex-A/R/M and DSP platforms.
• Provide technical direction for bare-metal, RTOS, and embedded Linux development.
• Drive debugging and bring-up activities, including complex system analysis using Arm trace and debug techniques.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster best practices in software development.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects involving ASIC/FPGA hardware and software co-design.

Your Key Skills and Experience

Essential

• Strong embedded C/C++ programming skills on Arm Cortex-A/R/M and DSP architectures.
• Expertise in RTOS, bare-metal software development, device drivers, and silicon validation.
• Expert-level use of GNU ARM Embedded Toolchain and binary tools.
• Extensive experience with build systems (CMake and GNU Make) and version control systems (SVN or Git).
• Proven capability in silicon validation and complex system debugging.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Degree (1st or 2.1) in Electronics, Physics, Computer Science, or related discipline from a leading university.

Desirable

• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or model-based design tools for prototyping and validation.
• Knowledge of beamforming techniques, Digital Predistortion (DPD) algorithms, and communication standards such as 3GPP or DVB-S.
• Exposure to formal software development processes (IEC 61508, DO-178C).
• Experience with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, MODBUS).

Personal Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration within international teams.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive and adaptable approach.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire, coach, and develop team members.
• Results-driven, accountable, and able to thrive in dynamic project environments.

What can you expect from us?

• Private Medical healthcare
• salary sacrifice pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
• 26 days annual leave
• life assurance
• discretionary annual bonus
• share option scheme
• hybrid and flexible working

Position Specifics

This role is hybrid, our guideline is for a minimum of 3 days in the office.

Some occasional travel may be required to another UK site.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in UK.