Hybrid Embedded Software Engineering Manager

Verso Recruitment; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Verso Recruitment is partnering with a long-established technology business in Colchester to recruit a Software Engineering Manager. This strategic, hands-on leadership role will shape the software capability, lead a growing team and ensure delivery across new product development, sustainment and customer programmes.

The successful candidate will have proven experience leading embedded/software teams, strong knowledge of Linux/bootloaders and a track record of stakeholder management in

Qualifications

• Experience leading software engineering teams delivering embedded, systems or platform software.
• Strong knowledge of embedded software: Linux, bootloaders, firmware, device drivers, OS integration.
• Understanding of PC architecture and embedded computing systems.
• Experience across the full product lifecycle—from concept, architecture, bring-up to release and in-service support.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to operate effectively in fast-paced, innovation-led environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and grow a high-performing software engineering team.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive delivery of software solutions across new product development, product sustainment and customer-driven enhancements.
• Provide technical leadership, guiding architectural decisions and supporting complex system-level challenges.
• Oversee planning, prioritisation and resource allocation, managing risks, dependencies and delivery expectations.
• Support customers and internal teams through technical problem-solving, bid input, product strategy and transition into deployment/support.

Skills

Embedded software

Leadership

Linux

System architecture

Stakeholder management

Product lifecycle

Job description

Verso Recruitment is partnering with a long-established technology business in Colchester to recruit a Software Engineering Manager. This strategic, hands-on leadership role will shape the software capability, lead a growing team and ensure delivery across new product development, sustainment and customer programmes.

The successful candidate will have proven experience leading embedded/software teams, strong knowledge of Linux/bootloaders and a track record of stakeholder management in