Embedded Software Team Leader

Electronics Software Team Leader

Greenwich | £70,000-£80,000 + bonus & benefits | Permanent

Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer ready to take the next step into technical leadership?

We're looking for an Electronics Software Team Leader to lead a small team of 3-4 software engineers, whilst remaining 60% hands-on with software development and technical delivery.

You'll work on complex, high-reliability electronic systems where software performance and reliability are critical.

The role:

* Lead, mentor and develop a team of 3-4 engineers

* Remain hands-on with C/C++ development

* Develop real-time software using Linux and/or VxWorks

* Contribute to software architecture and technical decisions

* Take ownership from requirements through to testing, validation and release

* Troubleshoot complex software, hardware and integration issues

* Work with protocols including SPI, CAN, USB, Ethernet and serial communications

* Support production, commissioning and product support

* Drive improvements to engineering tools, processes and practices

We're looking for:

* Strong commercial experience in embedded/real-time software

* Excellent C/C++ skills

* Experience with Linux, VxWorks or another RTOS

* Experience developing high-reliability or mission-critical systems

* Strong understanding of software architecture

* Full software lifecycle experience

* Experience leading, mentoring or managing software engineers

* Good understanding of version control, ideally Git/Bitbucket

* Degree or equivalent experience in Software, Electronics or a related discipline

Experience with DSP, FPGA/VHDL, cybersecurity, Agile/Scrum or embedded GUIs would be advantageous.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced embedded software engineer who wants to lead a team without stepping away from the engineering