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# Head of Software

- **Company:** ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £100,000.0 - £120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Layers, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Software Engineering
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.enterpriserecruitment.com/job-search/7221-head-of-software/software/cambridgeshire/apply

## About the Role

+ Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary software teams (ideally manager-of-managers)
 + Strong background in embedded software, ideally with embedded Linux experience
 + Experience defining software strategy, architecture governance, and engineering standards
 + Consultative, evidence-led leadership style with curiosity to understand the "why"

Desirable

 + C/C++ and awareness of modern languages such as Rust or Go
 + CI/CD, automated testing, and controlled release in high-reliability environments
 + Experience bringing multiple teams together and aligning ways of working

## Description

Forming part of the Engineering Management team, the Head of Software will provide structure, technical direction, and organisational alignment across a group of highly capable engineers.

This is a strategic leadership role with line management of multiple direct reports across Cambridge and offshore software teams, alongside clear progression toward wider technical leadership.

As the product enters an exciting new phase, you will play a key role in turning ambitious software development plans into reality.
Essential


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