Head of Software Engineering

Reedmace Talent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK quantum technology company is seeking a Head of Software Engineering to lead a high-performing team and drive the transition to in-house capabilities. Located in the West Midlands, this role involves architecting embedded software and collaborating with C-level leadership. The ideal candidate has strong experience in software team management, hands-on delivery in embedded C++, and effective communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and range of benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

5% Pension

Death in Service

EMI Share Options

Free Parking

On Site Café

Electric Vehicle Charge Points

Home Office provision

Qualifications

• Proven experience building and leading software teams.
• Hands-on delivery in embedded C++ with FPGA integration.
• Strong communicator able to engage with C-level and investors.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead an internal software engineering team.
• Architect and deliver embedded and platform software.
• Manage outsourced partners and drive knowledge transfer in-house.

Skills

Embedded C++

Linux

FPGA

Django

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Head of Software Engineering, Competitive Salary & Benefits, West Midlands

Delta.g is a UK quantum technology company developing gravity sensing tools that unlock real-time spatial intelligence. Our sensors allow users to see what lies beneath the surface of the Earth using gravity alone, revealing hidden sinkholes, old mine workings, and buried infrastructure without digging. Spun out of the University of Birmingham, our technology is new, powerful, and close to commercial deployment. We have just raised £4.6 million in investment led by Serendipity Capital, NSSIF, and SCVC, and are scaling rapidly. We are building our team in partnership with Reedmace Talent, experts in helping tech companies scale through in‑house hiring. We do not use recruitment agencies, we hire directly.

Opportunity

Step up and shape the future of technology as Head of Software Engineering at one of the UK’s most innovative, VC‑backed scale‑ups. This is your chance to build and lead a new in‑house engineering function, delivering cutting‑edge products that will transform security and defence for the UK and its allies.

You’ll architect the next generation of embedded and platform software, grow your own team, and drive the transition from outsourced to in‑house capability, all while working at the forefront of quantum technology.

Remuneration

Salary: £Competitive. West Midlands. Office‑based as a preference or minimum 3 days per week in office for exceptional applicants.

Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Private Medical Insurance, 5% Pension, Death in Service, EMI Share Options, Free Parking, On Site Café, Electric Vehicle Charge Points, Home Office provision.

Role

Head of Software Engineering, West Midlands

Lead and grow a high‑performing engineering team, set technical direction, and take ownership of architecture, delivery, and quality. You’ll work closely with C‑level leadership, manage budgets, and play a key role in investor updates and technical due diligence.

Key responsibilities and required skills

• Build and lead an internal software engineering team
• Architect and deliver embedded and platform software (C++ ver 17+, Python, Linux, FPGA, Django, .NET, JavaScript, SQL)
• Establish and govern CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and coding standards
• Manage outsourced partners and drive knowledge transfer in‑house
• Oversee engineering budget and report to senior leadership
• Operate in an agile, fast‑paced environment, collaborating with product, hardware, and commercial teams
• Define and track engineering metrics (build health, test coverage, lead time, defect escape rate)
• Ensure robust documentation and compliance with security and quality standards

Requirements

• Proven experience building and leading software teams in a hardware‑integrated, fast scaling company or VC‑backed startup / scaleup
• Hands‑on delivery in embedded C++ on Linux, with FPGA integration
• Track record of architecting and delivering complex software systems
• Deep knowledge of CI/CD, automated testing, and source control
• Strong skills hiring and managing embedded software teams
• Experience managing outsourced partners and transitioning to in‑house capability
• Strong communicator, able to engage with C‑level, investors, and cross‑functional teams
• Onsite presence: minimum 3 days per week in the West Midlands

Desirables

• Experience with Yocto or PetaLinux, Vivado or Quartus, VHDL
• Platform engineering (API design, Django, .NET, JavaScript)
• Security and compliance awareness (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials)
• Prior participation in technical due diligence for funding rounds

Why join us?

• Fast‑track your career in cutting‑edge quantum technology
• Join a fast‑growing, well‑funded business with a clear mission and supportive investors
• Competitive salary, EMI share options, and full benefits
• Work on diverse, high‑impact projects with a clear path for future growth

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