Lead Software Engineer

Mettler Toledo; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong Work-Life Balance

Global exposure with METTLER TOLEDO's

Inclusive culture

Career progression

Community involvement

Job summary

METTLER TOLEDO is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to set the technology direction for a major platform. The role is based in Salford and involves leading a mixed Windows/Linux development effort, collaborating with an international team, and guiding embedded Linux software strategy.

You will work with stakeholders to draft requirements and specifications, produce technical docs, and ensure platform innovations are integrated across products while maintaining high standards and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronics, physics or related engineering field.
• Hands-on experience with commercial OO applications using a C-like language (C++ or C#).
• Experience developing for embedded Linux systems and in-depth system architecture knowledge.
• Experience developing for resource-constrained embedded platforms.
• Experience developing large applications using Git version control.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel infrequently for projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to the development team (Windows to Linux transition).
• Coordinate with remote platform team to align platform and application development requirements.
• Keep application team updated with platform developments.
• Collaborate with applications team leader to design platform architecture for Debian-based Linux.
• Elicit requirements from stakeholders and draft software requirements and technical specs.
• Create and maintain technical documentation using templates and techniques.
• Monitor and adopt new technologies and methodologies as needed.
• Identify and rectify defects with the Software Test Team.

Skills

Technical leadership

Linux development

C/C++

Embedded Linux

Git version control

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics/physics or related engineering

Tools

Git

Debian-based Linux

Job description

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to join a leading global supplier of industrial equipment to the food and beverage market, based in Salford. You will report directly to the Software Development Manager and will be responsible for setting the technological direction for a major platform as the company aims to build on its new generation products. The role requires strong people skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger multi-disciplined team. Collaboration with an international Linux platform development team will be essential to ensure the future success of the product. The role will involve working with the latest tools and technologies.

What You'll Do

• Provide technical leadership, advice and guidance to the development team (who are currently developing for a Windows environment) on developing for Linux.
• Liaise with dedicated remote platform development team to ensure platform developments align with application development requirements.
• Ensure application development team are kept up to date with platform developments.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the applications team leader and other team members to develop the platform architecture and application to work on, and take advantage of, a Debian-based Linux platform.
• Elicit requirements from key stakeholders, generate software requirements and technical specification documents, seek clarification as and where necessary.
• Create and maintain technical documentation using defined technical documentation templates & techniques.
• Maintain watching brief on development of new technologies, techniques and methodologies.
• Identify and correct reported defects in collaboration with the Software Test Team.

Benefits

• Strong Work-Life Balance - 3 days in the office, enhanced policies, employee engagement events, free breakfast and early finish on Fridays.
• Global Exposure - work with international stakeholders and teams across METTLER TOLEDO's global network.
• Inclusive Culture - thrive in an environment that values authenticity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Career Progression - learn from industry experts, enhance existing skills, benefit from our commitment to training and development.
• Community Involvement - actively contribute to the well-being of our community through initiatives such as local litter picking and supporting charity events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronics, physics or another relevant engineering related degree
• Hands-on experience of developing commercial object-oriented applications using a C-like language, ideally C++ or C#
• experience in developing for embedded Linux systems and in-depth knowledge of system architecture design.
• Experience of developing for a resource-constrained embedded platform.
• Experience of developing large applications using git version control.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability travel as individual projects necessitate (minimal and infrequent)

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

Equal Opportunity Employment We promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our global workforce, which reflects the diversity in the many countries in which we operate internationally. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch by email to [e-mail] so that we can make alternative arrangements for you. For more information on our commitment to Sustainability, Diversity and Equal Opportunity please visit us here. For those who prioritize precision, Mettler Toledo is precisely where you belong.