Embedded Systems Lead: Linux/RTOS, Wireless

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd represents a client seeking a Software & Embedded Systems Manager to lead a multidisciplinary R&D team across embedded software, wireless systems, and connected products.

The role blends people management with technical direction and delivery responsibility across embedded Linux, RTOS, MCU development, and wireless technologies, ensuring on-time, high-quality results while shaping future product development.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary R&D teams in embedded systems.
• Hands-on technical direction across embedded software domains.
• Experience with embedded Linux and RTOS
• Knowledge of wireless embedded products and low-power design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of embedded software and electronics engineers.
• Provide technical leadership across embedded Linux, RTOS, and wireless product development.
• Oversee architecture, design, and development from concept to release.
• Ensure software quality, stability, and robust bug resolution processes.
• Support resource planning, recruitment, training, and team development.
• Collaborate with hardware teams and understand schematics.

Skills

Leadership

Embedded Linux

RTOS

Wireless

C++ (modern)

MCU development

Low-power design

Linux kernel

Tools

Git

Job description

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd represents a client seeking a Software & Embedded Systems Manager to lead a multidisciplinary R&D team across embedded software, wireless systems, and connected products.

The role blends people management with technical direction and delivery responsibility across embedded Linux, RTOS, MCU development, and wireless technologies, ensuring on-time, high-quality results while shaping future product development.