Head of Software & Electronics - R&D Leader, Cambridge

good hair day; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hair styling brand in Cambridge is seeking a Head of Software & Electronics to lead software and electronics engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a degree in Electronics Engineering or Computer Science, and proven leadership skills in high-volume consumer electronics. This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation and ensure the reliability of product engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant technical experience, ideally in high-volume consumer electronics.
• Proven expertise in embedded software development and electronics hardware design.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in line management of engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams of software and electronics engineers.
• Define and execute software and electronics strategy.
• Ensure solutions meet compliance and safety requirements.

Skills

Embedded software development

Electronics hardware design

Software engineering best practices

Version control

CI/CD

Testing and code quality

Project management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering or Computer Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

C/C++

Python

Microcontrollers

RTOS

Job description

A leading hair styling brand in Cambridge is seeking a Head of Software & Electronics to lead software and electronics engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a degree in Electronics Engineering or Computer Science, and proven leadership skills in high-volume consumer electronics. This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation and ensure the reliability of product engineering solutions.