Embedded Systems Software Engineering Manager (Hybrid)

Energy Jobline CVL; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Reading is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead, develop and scale a high‑performing embedded software capability. This strategic, hands‑on leadership role will shape the future of software engineering across new product development, sustainment and customer programmes.

You will drive delivery, architecture decisions and resource planning while fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software teams delivering embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of embedded Linux, bootloaders, firmware and device drivers.
• Experience across full product lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Able to operate in fast-paced, innovation-led environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and grow a high-performing software engineering team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive delivery of software solutions across new product development, product sustainment and customer-driven enhancements.
• Provide technical leadership, guiding architectural decisions and supporting complex system-level challenges.
• Oversee planning, prioritisation and resource allocation, managing risks, dependencies and delivery expectations.
• Support customers and internal teams through technical problem-solving, bid input, product strategy and transition into deployment/support.

Skills

Team leadership

Embedded Linux

Device drivers

System architecture

Lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL in Reading is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead, develop and scale a high‑performing embedded software capability. This strategic, hands‑on leadership role will shape the future of software engineering across new product development, sustainment and customer programmes.

You will drive delivery, architecture decisions and resource planning while fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.