Software Director

Infinitesima; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm based in Abingdon, UK, seeks a Software Director to lead software strategy and management of engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in software development and team management, particularly in machine tools or similar fields. Responsibilities include ensuring robust software solutions, career development of team members, and aligning with dynamic business priorities. The role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and comprehensive benefits including a share scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Private health care benefits

Generous EMI Share scheme

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of team lead and people management experience.
• Experience integrating software with hardware.
• Deep understanding of the software development cycle.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the software strategy for the company.
• Manage a team of three software competence managers.
• Ensure effective management of the team including career development.

Skills

Team leadership

Agile methodologies

Software development

Effective communication

Tools

C#

LabView

Python

Job description

Infinitesima was spun out of the University of Bristol in 2001 and has been developing innovative metrology solutions which improve speed and precision in the manufacture of semiconductors. The company’s technology combines the 3-dimensional surface detection capability of atomic force microscopy (AFM), with high-speed laser activation and the accuracy of interferometry. The Rapid Probe Microscope (RPM™) is protected by an extensive patent portfolio. The company’s RPM™ technology is being used by leading semiconductor equipment companies globally. Semiconductor devices provide the foundations on which progress in the technology sector are enabled. From Smartphones to Artificial Intelligence, 5G communications to autonomous vehicles, all are made possible through advances in semiconductor processes. Scaling these processes requires sub‑nanometer measurement of increasingly complex 3D structures to enable more powerful devices.

Based in Abingdon, UK, we are a high calibre team of over 100 people and continue to grow. We are backed by global financial and industry investors including Applied Ventures, the strategic venture arm of the industry leading equipment company.

Reports To

The position of Software Director reports to the Senior Director Design & Engineering.

Primary Purpose

The position of Software Director provides a key leadership role within the Infinitesima. This individual is responsible for defining and executing the software strategy, leading a team of software engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, robust, and user-friendly software solutions that are integral to our cutting‑edge complex metrology products. This role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of software development best practices cross‑functional engineering team. The individual will need to be able to work closely with peers across the business to ensure the software strategy meets anticipated business requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Own a coherent software strategy for the company including delivering new features and managing technical debt and align this effectively with the other functions/departments.
• Manage the three software competence managers. The focus of the role is on software leadership, where the s/w competence managers (in C#, LabView and Python) bring the expertise in the specific languages.
• Work with architects to drive the architectural design and development of software systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Ensure the effective management of the team: career development, resourcing/recruitment, mentoring, training, appraisals.
• Build and embed appropriate processes to ensure best practice is used and supports continuous improvement, including software test.

Professional Skills/ Abilities:

• >10 years team‑lead and people‑management experience including >5 years’ experience managing software managers.
• Experience of software development for machine tools, desktop applications and real‑time control, or similar.
• Experience integrating software with hardware which is also under constant development and an ability to plan effectively in conjunction with other teams with emerging requirements.
• Agile experience and pragmatic application of agile/lean methodologies to development in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Proven ability to implement change to facilitate best practice/continuous improvement.
• Experience working with external partners as part of overall software delivery.
• Deep knowledge of the software development cycle, and programming best practices.
• Experience of the high‑volume manufacture (HVM) semiconductor industry is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of incorporating 3 rd party code to address required standards is desirable but not essential.

Personal Skills/ Abilities

• Self‑motivated and able to support and inspire a team to do their best work and work collaboratively to self‑develop.
• Positive and collaborative, who will seek to find pragmatic solutions to continuously align with dynamic business priorities
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbally.
• Role is predominantly an onsite role – some work from home is possible.

In addition to a competitive salary and an annual bonus. Infinitesima offers flexible working hours, hybrid working, 25 days annual leave, death in service and private health care benefits, personal pension contributions of 4% with salary sacrifice and a generous EMI Share scheme.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. Our strength lies in the varied perspectives that come from different cultures, experiences, and identities. We believe that true innovation is fuelled by collaboration—locally and globally—and strive to foster an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully and thrive. If you require adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know—we’ll do our best to support you.