Lead Embedded Software Architect for Mission-Critical Linux

Platform Recruitment; Girton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment in Cambridge is seeking an Embedded Software Lead to own the software foundation for mission-critical products. You will shape architecture and drive a high-calibre platform team to deliver reliable embedded solutions on Linux for resource-constrained hardware.

The role blends hands-on development with leadership, raising engineering standards, mentoring engineers, and coordinating cross-functional work to accelerate innovation in high-performance systems.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Embedded C on Linux for resource-constrained hardware and complex SoC environments.
• Experience leading a software team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team, coaching engineers and raising standards
• Set direction & architecture and driving root-cause thinking for high-reliability systems
• Being a hands-on developer, whilst making the time to lead projects

Skills

Embedded C on Linux

Leading a software team

Job description

Platform Recruitment in Cambridge is seeking an Embedded Software Lead to own the software foundation for mission-critical products. You will shape architecture and drive a high-calibre platform team to deliver reliable embedded solutions on Linux for resource-constrained hardware.

The role blends hands-on development with leadership, raising engineering standards, mentoring engineers, and coordinating cross-functional work to accelerate innovation in high-performance systems.