Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Real-Time C++ & Qt

ALTEN LTD - UK; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere & team events

Flexible working (role dependent)

Job summary

ALTEN Ltd in Portsmouth is seeking an Embedded Software Lead to design and deliver high‑performance software for sensor‑driven systems. You will work across embedded, real‑time and performance‑critical environments, blending modern C++ with Qt/QML interfaces to produce production‑ready solutions.

The role requires leadership within the software team, strong embedded/RTOS experience, and a security clearance process (BPSS eligibility). Hybrid on-site working at Portsmouth is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.
• Experience in embedded software development and sensor-based systems.
• Strong knowledge of C++ in real-time, embedded or performance-critical environments and Qt/QML.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and maintenance of embedded and backend software using modern C++ (C++14/17/20).
• Develop and integrate real-time software components for performance-critical systems.
• Implement algorithms for sensor data processing and fusion from multiple sources.
• Design and integrate Qt/QML user interfaces with C++ back-end systems.
• Ensure software quality through code reviews, testing, debugging and performance optimisation.
• Collaborate with systems, embedded and UI/UX engineers across the full software lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance within the software team.

Job description

ALTEN Ltd in Portsmouth is seeking an Embedded Software Lead to design and deliver high‑performance software for sensor‑driven systems. You will work across embedded, real‑time and performance‑critical environments, blending modern C++ with Qt/QML interfaces to produce production‑ready solutions.

The role requires leadership within the software team, strong embedded/RTOS experience, and a security clearance process (BPSS eligibility). Hybrid on-site working at Portsmouth is expected.