Senior Embedded Software Architect – Secure RTOS Leader

Copello Global; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello Global seeks a Chief Software Architect in Maidenhead for a permanent position. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight of embedded and application software within highly regulated environments.

You will guide architecture, tooling, and technical direction while mentoring engineers and aligning development roadmaps with customer needs and governance requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software engineering teams in complex environments.
• Strong background in embedded and real-time systems.
• Familiarity with modern software practices and architectures.
• Knowledge of secure development in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across multiple software projects with robust architectures.
• Support software leads in defining requirements, architecture and design approaches.
• Drive consistency in standards, processes and best practices across teams.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware and firmware engineers for coherent solutions.
• Assist with project planning and value delivery through roadmaps.
• Review designs and provide guidance on implementation and risk mitigation.
• Champion modular design and reusable components.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Embedded software

RTOS

CI/CD

Education

Software Engineering degree

Job description

Copello Global seeks a Chief Software Architect in Maidenhead for a permanent position. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight of embedded and application software within highly regulated environments.

You will guide architecture, tooling, and technical direction while mentoring engineers and aligning development roadmaps with customer needs and governance requirements.