Software Engineering Manager

Verso Recruitment Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Verso Recruitment Group is partnering with a long‑established technology business to appoint a Software Engineering Manager in Reading. You will lead and scale a software capability across embedded, systems and platform‑level software, shaping technical direction and delivery.

You will manage full product lifecycles, mentor engineers, collaborate with stakeholders and guide complex system challenges in a hybrid on‑site/remote setup in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software engineering teams delivering embedded or platform‑level software.
• Strong knowledge of embedded software: Linux, bootloaders, firmware, device drivers and OS integration.
• Experience across the full product lifecycle: concept, architecture, bring‑up, verification, release and in‑service support.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and grow a high‑performing software engineering team.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive delivery of software solutions across new product development, sustainment and customer programmes.

Skills

Team leadership

Embedded software

Linux

Device drivers

OS integration

Product lifecycle

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Job description

Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working (typically 3 days on site, 2 from home)

We’re partnering with a long‑established technology business delivering high‑tech embedded solutions across defence, aerospace, telecoms and other mission‑critical sectors. With continued growth and investment in engineering, they’re now looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead, develop and scale their software capability.

This is a strategic, hands‑on leadership role where you’ll shape the future of software engineering, build a high‑performing team, influence engineering direction, and drive delivery across new product development, sustainment and customer programmes.

The Opportunity

• Lead, develop and grow a high‑performing software engineering team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive delivery of software solutions across new product development, product sustainment and customer‑driven enhancements.
• Provide technical leadership, guiding architectural decisions and supporting complex system‑level challenges.
• Oversee planning, prioritisation and resource allocation, managing risks, dependencies and delivery expectations.
• Support customers and internal teams through technical problem‑solving, bid input, product strategy and transition into deployment/support.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience leading software engineering teams delivering complex embedded, systems or platform‑level software.
• Strong knowledge of embedded software: Linux, bootloaders, firmware, device drivers, OS integration.
• Solid understanding of PC architecture, embedded computing systems and hardware/software interaction.
• Experience across the full product lifecycle - concept, architecture, bring‑up, verification, release and in‑service support.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, innovation‑led environments.

This role requires the successful candidate to pass BPSS screening and meet the eligibility criteria for Security Check (SC) clearance.

For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.