Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Technical Futures Ltd; Great Chesterford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consultancy in South Cambridge is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join their team. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for embedded software development, people leadership, and project planning. Candidates should have a strong background in C/C++ and DSP, along with proven line management experience. The position offers a competitive salary up to £80K, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, a company bonus, and more benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private medical

Pension

Company Bonus

Life Assurance

Free refreshments

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development.
• Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3-7 people).
• An understanding of commercial and delivery pressures in a Consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute directly to engineering work.
• Provide line management and support project planning.
• Help shape software processes and the technology roadmap.

Skills

Embedded software development in C/C++

DSP knowledge

Experience with Bare metal and RTOS

Embedded Linux

Line management experience

Education

Solid academic background

Job description

Lead Embedded Software Engineer (80% hands-on) South Cambridge Hybrid To C£80K + 25 days holiday + Private medical + Pension + Company Bonus + more.

Bringing a solid background in Embedded Software development (C/C++) and with DSP knowledge you will join a thriving Technical Consultancy where you ll combine hands-on technical delivery and people leadership (small team of approx. 3-7).

This dynamic Consultancy works across sectors such as Defence, Healthcare, Industrial and Communications delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality.

The Lead Embedded Software Engineer should bring:

• A solid academic background.
• Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development in C/C++.
• Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments.
• Experience with DSP and Embedded Linux.
• Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3-7 people).
• An understanding of commercial and delivery pressures as gained from experience working within a Consultancy environment would be great to see.

In this role the successful Lead Embedded Software Engineer will primarily contribute directly to engineering work; will provide line management and support project planning as well as helping to shape software processes and the technology roadmap. Projects will span a wide range of applications from embedded systems for radar and sensing technologies to advanced communication systems.

A generous salary will be offered depending on your level of experience. Hybrid working available (3 days in office / 2 WFH) + private healthcare, Company Bonus, 25 days holiday, Life Assurance, free refreshments and more. Applicants must have full eligibility to work in the UK.

As a responsible business our client works with integrity and honesty, embracing diversity, empowering each other and delivering on commitments as a team.