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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Manager / Team Lead - **Company:** Octagon Group - **Location:** Arbo, Spain (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Embedded Software, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Git, Bare Metal - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/software-development-manager-team-lead-en-arbo-ID-367994246 ## About the Role What you'll be doing: Embedded Software Lead - Madrid , Spain Own the embedded software architecture from bare-metal through to RTOS Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers Drive the migration from legacy 8-bit firmware to a modern 32-bit RTOS architecture Develop verification strategies, HIL testing and CI/CD for embedded systems Work closely with hardware engineers on propulsion and laboratory systems Help shape software that will ultimately support real spaceflight What we're looking for: Embedded Software Lead - Madrid , Spain ~7+ years' embedded software experience, including technical leadership/mentoring ~ Strong C and C++ experience ~ Hands-on bare-metal and RTOS experience, ideally FreeRTOS ~ Strong knowledge of MCUs and low-level protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN and PWM ~ Python for automation and testing ~ Git and CI/CD experience ~ Ability to read PCB schematics ?? 40 hours per week ? 23 days holiday + 6 additional Christmas days Private health insurance €1,000 annual learning budget Up to 10 days remote working per month A great opportunity for an experienced embedded engineer who wants to take real ownership of the software architecture behind cutting-edge space technology. ## Description Embedded Software Lead - Madrid , Spain An exciting opportunity to take ownership of the embedded software architecture behind a next-generation space propulsion system .You'll lead the full software lifecycle across flight-critical firmware, laboratory automation and EGSE, while also leading and developing a team of embedded engineers.What you'll be doing: Embedded Software Lead - Madrid , Spain Own the embedded software architecture from bare-metal through to RTOS Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers Drive the migration from legacy 8-bit firmware to a modern 32-bit RTOS architecture Develop verification strategies, HIL testing and CI/CD for embedded systems Work closely with hardware engineers on propulsion and laboratory systems Help shape software that will ultimately support real spaceflight What we're looking for: Embedded Software Lead - Madrid , Spain ~7+ years' embedded software experience, including technical leadership/mentoring ~ Strong C and C++ experience ~ Hands-on bare-metal and RTOS experience, ideally FreeRTOS ~ Strong knowledge of MCUs and low-level protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN and PWM ~ Python for automation and testing ~ Git and CI/CD experience ~ Ability to read PCB schematics ?? 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