Head of Software Engineering - Focused on growing a team from 10 to 30 - £150k - ID40652

Humand Talent; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering deep tech organization is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the growth of their software team from 10 to 30 engineers. This strategic role involves mentoring, establishing structures for team development, and delivering a complex software stack. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background, experience in high-tech environments, and a people-first approach to team culture.

Benefits

Private medical and dental insurance

Flexible, hybrid working options

Equity in the company

Qualifications

• Experience leading and growing software engineering teams in high-tech environments.
• Background in embedded systems, compilers, or complex systems.
• People-first leadership style focused on coaching and team culture.

Responsibilities

• Scale a high-performing team from 10 to 30+ engineers within 12–18 months.
• Lead the delivery of a complex software stack including real-time control and compiler toolchains.
• Own the long-term technical roadmap and enhance practices across DevOps.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Knowledge

Communication

Tools

Python

Rust

Job description

Head of Software Engineering - Focused on growing a team from 10 to 30 - £150k - ID40652

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Help Scale a World-Class Software Engineering Team from 10 to 30+

Are you ready to take on a strategic leadership role and shape the future of a deep tech organization?

Do you want to grow and mentor an exceptional team working at the intersection of software, hardware, and physics?

Our client, a pioneering company at the forefront of next-generation computing, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead their software team through the next phase of growth. This role involves scaling a core team of ten talented engineers to 30 and beyond, focusing on building capability, culture, and cohesion.

Why This Role is a Standout Opportunity

You will be instrumental in building one of the UK's most advanced software teams, responsible for:

• Scaling a high-performing team from 10 to 30+ engineers within 12–18 months.
• Establishing structures around onboarding, mentoring, performance management, and career development to support a larger team.
• Leading the delivery of a complex, multi-layered software stack including real-time control, compiler toolchains, and application software.
• Owning the long-term technical roadmap and enhancing practices across DevOps, release management, and support.
• Collaborating with scientists, electronics engineers, and system architects to develop innovative solutions to technical challenges.

What You’ll Bring

This role is ideal for someone who has experience leading software teams and is ready to scale up, including:

• Proven experience managing and growing software engineering teams rapidly, preferably in high-tech or research environments.
• A background in embedded systems, compilers, complex systems, or other deep tech areas.
• A people-first leadership style — passionate about coaching, career development, and fostering a positive team culture.
• Good technical knowledge of modern programming languages; familiarity with Python or Rust is a plus.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, with clear communication and a focus on delivery.

What You’ll Get

• Opportunity to be at the forefront of developing groundbreaking technology.
• Significant impact in shaping a world-class software organization from the ground up.
• A values-driven culture emphasizing curiosity, trust, and creativity.
• Benefits include:
• Private medical and dental insurance for you and your family.
• Flexible, hybrid working options.
• Equity in a company poised to redefine technological boundaries.

Diversity & Inclusion

We and our client are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you believe you meet most of the requirements but not all, please apply. We value potential and attitude as much as experience.

Apply now and help scale a world-class engineering team in one of the UK’s most exciting deep tech companies.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development