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