Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Platform Recruitment
Norwich, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 90K

Job location

Norwich, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Automation of Tests
Configuration Management
Software Quality
Continuous Integration
Software Debugging
Embedded Software
Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation
MISRA C (C Programming Language)
Software Maintenance
ISO/IEC 15504
System Software
Systems Integration
Real Time Systems
Safety Critical Systems
Hardware Testing
System-level Testing

Job description

  • Leading the design and development of embedded software across motor control, inverter control, DC-DC systems, diagnostics and related vehicle functions.
  • Defining and maintaining software architecture aligned to system and product requirements.
  • Driving full lifecycle delivery from requirements through implementation, verification, validation and release.
  • Collaborating closely with systems, hardware, controls and test teams to ensure seamless integration and system performance.
  • Overseeing software integration, bench testing, HIL validation and system-level debugging activities.
  • Driving software quality, compliance and continuous improvement across tools, processes and standards.

Requirements

  • Strong experience in embedded software development for electric drive, automotive or safety-critical systems.
  • Proven ability to lead software teams and deliver complex embedded projects in a structured environment.
  • Strong understanding of embedded architecture, real-time systems and control software integration.
  • Experience with software verification and validation including unit, integration and system-level testing.
  • Familiarity with ISO 26262, ASPICE, MISRA C and functional safety principles.

Bonus Skills:

  • Experience with motor control, inverter or power electronics software integration.
  • Knowledge of model-based development, CI/CD, automated testing and configuration management.
  • Experience working closely with hardware and controls teams in electrification or automotive systems.

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