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.