Head of Software - Embedded/DSP/FPGA

Technical Futures Ltd
Great Chesterford, UK
22 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£90,000.0 - £100,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Embedded Software Firmware Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Software Engineering

Job description

Thriving Technical Consultancy seeks an accomplished Head of Software to lead a multidisciplinary Software department. Working across Embedded Software, DSP, FPGA and AI/ML you’ll be supporting technologies such as radar, sensing and communications for a range of Client projects primarily in the Defence sector. You ll bring a balance of technical expertise and commercial skills.

Requirements

  • A strong academic background.
  • Technical Leadership experience ideally within a Consultancy related environment.
  • Strong technical knowledge covering embedded software, DSP, FPGA firmware, test and AI/ML with expertise in at least one area.
  • Proven Line Management experience and excellent communication skills.
  • Good balance of technical and Business / Commercial skills.
  • A passion for improving software development processes.
  • Exposure to the Defence industry.

Applicants must hold a British Passport.

Benefits & conditions

Generous salary package includes Company Bonus scheme, Pension (employer 10%), Private Healthcare, 25 days holiday + option to purchase more, long service awards, Life Assurance, car lease scheme and Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 WFH).

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