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# Lead Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Tec Partners
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), Compilers, Continuous Integration, MATLAB, MISRA C (C Programming Language), Simulink, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Toolchain, Real Time Systems, Peripherals, Build Tools
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.tecpartners.co.uk/careers/32010/index3/Lead-Embedded-Software-Engineer-Permanent-Cambridgeshire

## About the Role

* 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)

## Description

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


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