Embedded Systems Manager

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's client is looking for a Software & Embedded Systems Manager to lead a multidisciplinary R&D team working across embedded software, wireless systems, and next-generation connected products.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining people management, technical direction, and delivery responsibility across a growing engineering function. The successful candidate will oversee software development activities spanning embedded Linux, RTOS-based systems, MCU development, and wireless technologies, ensuring projects are delivered to specification, on time, and to a high standard of quality.

You will play a key role in driving technical standards, mentoring engineers, and shaping future product development, while working closely with senior leadership on planning, resource allocation, and team growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of embedded software and electronics engineers.
• Provide technical leadership across embedded Linux, RTOS, and wireless product development.
• Oversee concept, design, and development activities from architecture through to release.
• Ensure software quality, stability, and robust bug resolution processes.
• Support resource planning, recruitment, training, performance management, and team development.
• Work closely with hardware teams, understanding schematics and system-level design considerations.
• Contribute to the development of both legacy and next-generation embedded platforms.
• Drive engineering best practice across software development and product delivery.
• Strong leadership and people management experience within an engineering environment.
• Commercial experience with embedded Linux and/or RTOS development.
• Experience with MCU-based embedded systems and low-level programming.
• Good understanding of electronics and the ability to interpret hardware schematics.
• Experience working on connected or wireless embedded products.
• Strong understanding of embedded software development lifecycles and product quality processes.
• Experience with Sub-1GHz RF systems or wireless communication technologies.
• Knowledge of Linux kernel development.
• Understanding of low-power embedded product design.
• Experience with modern C++ (C++11 or later).
• Familiarity with regulated or standards-driven product environments.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary R&D teams within an embedded systems environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who enjoys combining hands-on technical involvement with team leadership in a fast-paced product development environment.