Lead Software Engineer

Avanti Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering firm is seeking a hands-on Lead Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team. You will lead a small sub-team, work on embedded software design for radar and communication systems, and contribute to process improvement. Ideal candidates will have strong C/C++ skills for embedded systems and prior team leadership experience. This role offers excellent career progression opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Experience in C/C++ for embedded systems, including bare metal, RTOS, or Linux.
• Broad understanding of drivers, DSP, algorithms, and communication protocols.
• Previous team leadership or line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, supporting their development.
• Act as technical lead within cross-functional project teams.
• Design and develop embedded software for radar and communication systems.

Skills

C/C++ for embedded systems

Team leadership

Technical communication

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading UK engineering business, developing cutting-edge technologies across defence, space, healthcare, and communications. Their engineers solve complex technical challenges, shaping the future of radar & sensing, from concept through to deployment.

The Role

We are seeking a hands-on Lead Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary software team. You’ll lead a small sub-team while contributing directly to embedded software design and development across a diverse range of projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, supporting their development and delivery.
• Act as technical lead within cross-functional project teams.
• Design and develop embedded software for radar, IoT, and communication systems.
• Contribute to process improvement and technology strategy.

About You

You’ll be an experienced embedded software engineer who enjoys balancing technical depth with people leadership. You’re likely to have:

• Experience in C/C++ for embedded systems (bare metal, RTOS, or Linux).
• Broad understanding of drivers, DSP, algorithms, and communication protocols.
• Previous team leadership or line management experience.
• Excellent communication and delivery focus.

Why Join

• Work on cutting-edge radar, communications, and sensing systems.
• Collaborative, technically diverse environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and technical leadership.

There’s an excellent benefits package on offer, and we’re interviewing candidates ASAP. For more information on the role, and immediate consideration, apply now.