Embedded Development Manager

A well-established and rapidly growing electronics-focused engineering company
, delivering advanced solutions, is seeking an experienced Embedded Development Manager to lead its software engineering capability. This role combines people leadership, technical oversight, and strategic development within a highly technical environment.

You’ll be responsible for shaping how software is delivered across complex electronic systems, while building and nurturing a team capable of meeting both current and future business needs.

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of software engineers across multiple projects and domains
• Set clear technical direction and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality software solutions
• Define, own, and continuously improve software development processes and engineering standards
• Work closely with senior engineering leadership to align software strategy with business objectives
• Translate complex system requirements into structured delivery plans, estimates, and dependencies
• Oversee development, integration, verification, and release activities
• Promote modern development practices, tools, and robust architectural approaches
• Contribute to long-term technology and capability roadmaps
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality frameworks, and regulatory expectations
• Maintain hands‑on technical engagement where appropriate, acting as a technical authority and escalation point

• Extensive background in software engineering within an electronics or systems-based environment
• Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing software engineering teams
• Strong understanding of software development life cycles, governance, and best practice
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to structure and simplify complex challenges
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with engineers, managers, and non‑technical stakeholders
• Experience in embedded, hardware‑adjacent, or real‑time software environments is advantageous
• Knowledge of C/C++ or similar low‑level languages is beneficial
• Exposure to FPGA‑based systems or experience working alongside FPGA design teams is beneficial
• Background in safety‑critical, regulated, or high‑reliability industries is a plus
• A collaborative leader who values quality, clarity, and continuous improvement

Salary up to £85,000
, depending on experience. Hybrid working model with flexible hours. Private medical cover and comprehensive benefits package