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# Lead Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Platform Recruitment
- **Location:** Norwich, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £80,000.0 - £90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2891361924-2

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.


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