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# Head of Software - Embedded/DSP/FPGA

- **Company:** Technical Futures Ltd
- **Location:** Great Chesterford, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £90,000.0 - £100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Software Engineering
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2889876171-2

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.


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