Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Multimatic is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join one of its growing engineering divisions based in Cambridge. This is a key leadership opportunity to shape technical direction, mentor engineers, and influence development practices at an early stage, while benefiting from the stability and long-term investment of a global engineering organisation.

The role operates within a highly technical environment delivering embedded software for prototype and production systems, supporting advanced automotive and related OEM programmes. You will work cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and calibration teams, taking ownership of the software lifecycle from concept through to production and customer support., * Lead the design, development, and delivery of embedded software for both prototype and production systems, ensuring compliance with OEM and industry standards

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of embedded software engineers, supporting their development and ensuring high-quality output
• Define and drive software architecture, coding standards, and best practices across projects
• Develop and maintain reusable software library blocks to enable scalability and IP reuse across multiple platforms
• Oversee customer integration activities, including calibration, fault diagnosis, and resolution of complex software issues
• Own verification, validation, and testing strategies, ensuring robust and safety-compliant solutions
• Collaborate within an agile environment, promoting continuous improvement across tools, processes, and methodologies
• Work closely with stakeholders across hardware and systems teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a senior or lead embedded software role within regulated or safety-critical environments such as Automotive, Aerospace, or similar
• Strong proficiency in C for embedded systems, with solid experience applying MISRA C guidelines
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring engineering teams and driving technical direction
• Strong understanding of real-time systems, including interrupts, peripherals, and 32-bit microcontroller architectures
• Experience with fixed-point and floating-point arithmetic
• Good knowledge of compilers, build systems, CI pipelines, and software development toolchains
• Hands-on experience with Vector tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, and VFlash
• Experience working with AUTOSAR architectures (BSW, RTE, ASW), ideally with Vector MICROSAR and DaVinci, * Experience with MATLAB and Simulink, including model-based development and code generation
• Exposure to unit, SIL, and HIL testing methodologies
• Experience managing and reviewing software requirements
• System-level understanding of power electronics and control systems
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and functional safety frameworks (ASIL)