Software Manager

Reevr Talent Ltd; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Reevr Talent Ltd is seeking a Software Manager in Weybridge to lead a small software team and blend hands-on embedded development with strategic leadership. You will shape the software roadmap and oversee delivery from concept to deployment, coordinating with hardware and engineering peers.

The role focuses on safety-critical control systems, HMI, and robust software processes. The successful candidate will combine technical excellence with leadership, ensuring compliance with stringent safety

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software development teams and delivering complex technical projects.
• Strong embedded software development experience.
• Experience developing software for embedded control systems.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, system integration and HMI development.
• Experience working with Agile or Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the software team, providing technical direction, mentoring and performance development.
• Develop and maintain embedded software for complex electronic control systems.
• Define the long-term software architecture and technical roadmap.
• Establish coding standards, software development best practice and robust engineering processes.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through to deployment and commissioning.
• Work closely with Hardware, Product and Engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Develop intuitive human‑machine interfaces (HMIs) and robust control software.
• Maintain and enhance existing software platforms while supporting future product development.
• Investigate and resolve software issues, ensuring safe and reliable solutions for customers.
• Support production, service and manufacturing teams with software‑related issues.
• Manage project plans, resources, budgets and delivery milestones.
• Identify technical risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement across software development processes and team capability.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

HMI development

Software architecture

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder management

Hands-on leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Overview

Software Manager Are you an experienced Software Manager who enjoys combining hands‑on development with technical leadership? Do you have a background in embedded software, control systems and leading engineering teams within a highly regulated environment?

We're working with an innovative engineering manufacturer that develops complex electronic systems used in safety‑critical industrial applications. Due to continued growth, they’re looking for a Software Manager to lead the software function, shape the technical roadmap, and oversee the successful delivery of software projects from concept through to deployment.

The Role: Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll lead a small team of Software Engineers while managing external development partners to deliver high‑quality software solutions on time and to specification.

This is a varied role where you’ll remain technically involved while driving software strategy, supporting new product development, maintaining existing platforms, and ensuring all solutions meet stringent safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the software team, providing technical direction, mentoring and performance development.
• Develop and maintain embedded software for complex electronic control systems.
• Define the long‑term software architecture and technical roadmap.
• Establish coding standards, software development best practice and robust engineering processes.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through to deployment and commissioning.
• Work closely with Hardware, Product and Engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Develop intuitive human‑machine interfaces (HMIs) and robust control software.
• Maintain and enhance existing software platforms while supporting future product development.
• Investigate and resolve software issues, ensuring safe and reliable solutions for customers.
• Support production, service and manufacturing teams with software‑related issues.
• Manage project plans, resources, budgets and delivery milestones.
• Identify technical risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement across software development processes and team capability.

About You

• You have a degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading software development teams and delivering complex technical projects.
• Strong embedded software development experience.
• Excellent knowledge of C, C, and C#.
• Experience developing software for embedded control systems.
• A solid understanding of software architecture, system integration and HMI development.
• Experience working with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Strong requirements capture, documentation and test specification experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on technical delivery.
• Experience working within safety‑critical, industrial automation, electronics manufacturing, instrumentation, power electronics or other regulated engineering environments would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of digital electronics would also be beneficial.

Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market‑leading engineering business developing advanced technology used across demanding industrial sectors. You’ll have the opportunity to influence technical strategy, lead a talented software team, remain hands‑on with development, and play a key role in delivering innovative products that make a real difference. If you’re looking for a role where you can combine leadership, software engineering and technical innovation, we’d love to hear from you.