Software Manager

Overview

Software Manager Are you an experienced Software Manager who enjoys combining hands‑on development with technical leadership? Do you have a background in embedded software, control systems and leading engineering teams within a highly regulated environment?

We're working with an innovative engineering manufacturer that develops complex electronic systems used in safety‑critical industrial applications. Due to continued growth, they’re looking for a Software Manager to lead the software function, shape the technical roadmap, and oversee the successful delivery of software projects from concept through to deployment.

The Role:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll lead a small team of Software Engineers while managing external development partners to deliver high‑quality software solutions on time and to specification.

This is a varied role where you’ll remain technically involved while driving software strategy, supporting new product development, maintaining existing platforms, and ensuring all solutions meet stringent safety and regulatory standards.

• Lead the software team, providing technical direction, mentoring and performance development.
• Develop and maintain embedded software for complex electronic control systems.
• Define the long‑term software architecture and technical roadmap.
• Establish coding standards, software development best practice and robust engineering processes.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through to deployment and commissioning.
• Work closely with Hardware, Product and Engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Develop intuitive human‑machine interfaces (HMIs) and robust control software.
• Maintain and enhance existing software platforms while supporting future product development.
• Investigate and resolve software issues, ensuring safe and reliable solutions for customers.
• Support production, service and manufacturing teams with software‑related issues.
• Manage project plans, resources, budgets and delivery milestones.
• Identify technical risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement across software development processes and team capability.

• You have a degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading software development teams and delivering complex technical projects.
• Strong embedded software development experience.
• Excellent knowledge of C, C, and C#.
• Experience developing software for embedded control systems.
• A solid understanding of software architecture, system integration and HMI development.
• Experience working with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Strong requirements capture, documentation and test specification experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on technical delivery.
• Experience working within safety‑critical, industrial automation, electronics manufacturing, instrumentation, power electronics or other regulated engineering environments would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of digital electronics would also be beneficial.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market‑leading engineering business developing advanced technology used across demanding industrial sectors. You’ll have the opportunity to influence technical strategy, lead a talented software team, remain hands‑on with development, and play a key role in delivering innovative products that make a real difference. If you’re looking for a role where you can combine leadership, software engineering and technical innovation, we’d love to hear from you.