Head of Software | Cambridge (Hybrid)

La Fosse; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working in Cambridge

Relocation support for the right hire

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

La Fosse is seeking a Head of Software in Cambridge to own the direction of its software and align embedded and x86 teams under one technical vision. The role sits in a hardware-enabled, mission-critical environment, with the opportunity to influence architecture and delivery across multiple product lines.

You'll lead a cross-functional engineering function, drive automated testing and collaboration with hardware, firmware and FPGA teams, and enjoy hybrid working with relocation support for the

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of software teams, ideally five years or more.
• Strong embedded software background, ideally C on Linux, with credibility to challenge architectural decisions.
• Experience leading people through change and earning the trust of experienced engineers.
• Bonus: IP networking, video or USB experience, offshore team management, and a track record in automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Set the software strategy and technical direction across embedded and x86 platforms.
• Bring together teams that have grown independently, with common tooling, practices and a clear rationale for the languages in use (C, Rust, Go and Scala).
• Lead, coach and grow engineers, and manage the relationship with the offshore team.
• Work closely with hardware, firmware and FPGA colleagues, and stay hands-on where it adds value.
• Raise standards in automated testing and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Embedded software

C on Linux

Rust

Go

Scala

Offshore management

Automated testing

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Head of Software | Cambridge (Hybrid)

Lead the software behind products that broadcasters, control rooms and critical operations rely on.

A well-established, employee-owned technology company is looking for a Head of Software to own the direction of its software and bring its teams together under one clear technical vision. Its connectivity products sit in air traffic control rooms, broadcast studios, utilities and healthcare, and are used in more than 60 countries. This is a rare chance to shape how a successful hardware business builds software for its next chapter.

Why this role stands out

• Real influence: you'll report to the VP of Engineering and sit on the engineering leadership team. The wider structure isn't fixed yet, so your input will help shape it.
• Products that matter: the technology runs in mission-critical environments where reliability counts.
• Variety: embedded C on Linux, x86 platforms, firmware and FPGA collaboration, IP video and USB, all in one place.
• A team ready to be led: an established embedded team, an x86 team, an on-site test function and a dedicated offshore partner team.
• Flexibility: hybrid working, with three days on site once you're settled in, and relocation support for the right person.

What you'll do

• Set the software strategy and technical direction across embedded and x86 platforms.
• Bring together teams that have grown independently, with common tooling, practices and a clear rationale for the languages in use (C, Rust, Go and Scala).
• Lead, coach and grow engineers, and manage the relationship with the offshore team.
• Work closely with hardware, firmware and FPGA colleagues, and stay hands-on where it adds value.
• Raise standards in automated testing and delivery.

What you'll bring

• Proven leadership of software teams, ideally five years or more.
• Strong embedded software background, ideally C on Linux, with the credibility to challenge architectural decisions.
• Experience leading people through change and earning the trust of experienced engineers.
• Bonus: IP networking, video or USB experience, offshore team management, and a track record in automated testing.

What's on offer:

a competitive salary and benefits package, hybrid working in Cambridge, and the chance to make a lasting mark on a business that is investing in its software.