Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Platform Recruitment

Norwich, UK

15 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Compensation

£80,000.0 - £90,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

find.jobs

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

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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.