Software Engineering Manager

Concurrent; Theale; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 25 days

Annual profit sharing

Cycle to work scheme

Private health insurance

Pension plan with employer contrib

Volunteer day

Job summary

Concurrent is seeking a highly experienced leader to drive the software engineering capability, shaping engineering strategy and building a high-performing team. You will lead delivery of embedded, systems, or platform software across the full product lifecycle from concept to deployment.

The role offers hybrid working from Theale or Colchester offices, with a focus on collaboration, innovation and delivering high-quality software solutions for diverse customers.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software engineering teams delivering complex embedded, systems, or platform software.
• Good working knowledge of low-level software technologies (BIOS, bootloaders, BSPs, firmware, device drivers, OS integration).
• Strong understanding of PC architecture and embedded computing systems and hardware/software interaction.
• Experience across the full product lifecycle from concept to in-service support.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, innovation-led environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and grow a high-performing software engineering team.
• Deliver software solutions across new product development, sustainment and customer-driven improvements.
• Provide technical leadership and guide key architectural decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Embedded software

Architectural guidance

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Job description

We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together.

We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for more brilliant people to join our team.

The Role

In this role, you will lead and develop our software engineering capability, creating the environment, processes and culture that enable teams to deliver high-quality products at pace. You will play a foundational role in shaping the future of software engineering within a growing and innovative organisation, building and developing a high-performing team, influencing engineering strategy and ways of working, and ensuring the successful delivery of software solutions.

This role can be based from our Theale, Reading office or Colchester, Essex office on a hybrid basis.

What will I be delivering?

• Lead, develop and grow a high-performing software engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Deliver software solutions across new product development, product sustainment and customer-driven enhancements, ensuring alignment with business and customer objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance, supporting key architectural decisions and helping teams navigate complex software and system-level challenges.
• Oversee software delivery planning, prioritisation and resource allocation, managing risks, dependencies and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support customers and the wider business through technical problem-solving, bid and proposal input, product strategy development, and the successful transition of products into deployment and long-term support.

What do I need to bring with me?

• Experience leading software engineering teams delivering complex embedded, systems, or platform software.
• Good working knowledge of low-level software technologies for example BIOS, bootloaders, Board Support Packages (BSPs), firmware, device drivers, and operating system integration.
• Strong understanding of PC architecture, embedded computing systems, and the interaction between hardware and software.
• Experience working across the full product lifecycle, from concept and architecture through bring-up, verification, release, and in-service support.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, innovation-led environments.

Benefits for working at Concurrent

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.
• Annual profit share bonus.
• Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.
• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Private Health Insurance through Bupa.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.

Security Clearance

Please be aware that certain roles working for Concurrent will be subject to security and export control restrictions. These specific roles are therefore subject to candidates being able to meet BPSS level pre-employment screening criteria. For more information and guidance about security requirements please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

GDPR

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