Head of Embedded Software & Systems Engineering

Carters, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Carters, Inc. seeks an experienced Embedded Software Engineering Manager to lead a skilled software team delivering embedded software for advanced control and drive systems.

You will balance people leadership with technical oversight, shaping strategy and delivery for complex electromechanical products. The role focuses on managing a team of 5–15 engineers across multiple programmes, ensuring high-quality software, robust processes, and timely releases in demanding scientific and industrial

Qualifications

• Experience leading software teams in embedded contexts.
• Strong background in embedded software or firmware development.
• Proven ability to deliver software for physically integrated systems.
• Understanding of hardware/software integration and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 5–15 embedded software engineers.
• Provide technical oversight across the full software development lifecycle.
• Shape engineering strategy, processes and delivery for complex electromechanical products.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Skills

Embedded software

Team leadership

Software lifecycle

Hardware/software integration

Control systems

Industrial equipment

Stakeholder management

Engineering governance

Quality processes

Job description

Carters, Inc. seeks an experienced Embedded Software Engineering Manager to lead a skilled software team delivering embedded software for advanced control and drive systems.

You will balance people leadership with technical oversight, shaping strategy and delivery for complex electromechanical products. The role focuses on managing a team of 5–15 engineers across multiple programmes, ensuring high-quality software, robust processes, and timely releases in demanding scientific and industrial