Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager

Location:

Southampton (Hybrid)

Salary: £100,000‑£115,000 + 20% bonus + equity + benefits

Type:
Permanent

We are working with a high-performance engineering team developing advanced software solutions in a complex, R&D-driven environment. They are looking to appoint a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of experienced engineers working on performance-critical systems.

This role sits at the intersection of software and hardware, focusing on real-time, high-throughput applications. You will work closely with technical leads who own the engineering direction, while you focus on team leadership, delivery and engineering excellence.

• Lead and develop a team of high‑calibre software engineers
• Drive software engineering methodologies, processes and best practices
• Support the delivery of complex, performance‑critical software across the full lifecycle
• Work closely with technical leads, customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Ensure high standards in software design, testing and delivery
• Support team growth, mentoring and career development

• Experience leading software engineering teams in a technical environment
• Background in embedded software, systems software, or high-performance computing
• Strong understanding of real-time or performance-critical systems
• Experience with software development life cycles, CI/CD and agile environments
• Ability to translate complex problems into structured delivery plans
• Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience

Experience in wireless communications (e.g. 5G, LTE, PHY) is beneficial but not essential.

• £100,000‑£115,000 base salary
• 20% bonus
• Equity
• Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Hybrid working (Southampton-based team)

This role is suited to someone who enjoys leading teams and shaping how high-performance software is delivered, rather than remaining fully hands‑on in development.