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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Ovyoovyo
- **Location:** Brentwood, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Access Network, Amazon S3, Data Analysis, JIRA, Software Bug Management, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, DevOps, Elasticsearch, Embedded Software, Github, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Open Source Technology, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Rust (Programming Language), Wi-Fi Technology, Grafana, Openwrt, Data Analytics, Free and Open-Source Software, Splunk, Software Version Control
- **Published:** June 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/38551344/

## About the Role

RequirementsEmbedded Software & Language Breadth: Deep proficiency in programming languages including C, C++, Rust, and Python within native Linux environmentsBroadband Technology Expertise: Strong hands-on engineering experience with broadband technology platforms, specifically RDK-B and OpenWRTNetworking & Open Source: Solid understanding of advanced networking protocols and standards, alongside a proven track record of contributing to and navigating open-source software and upstream development processesLeadership & Team Mentorship: Demonstrated experience running technical programs, making high-level architectural decisions, and leading or mentoring a team of engineersData, Analytics & Monitoring: Technical experience utilizing SQL/Amazon Athena alongside log management and observability tools like Elastic Stack (ELK), Splunk, and GrafanaCore Toolkit: Complete comfort with modern Source Control Management (Git & GitHub) and defect management systems (Jira)Communication: Excellent
verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical strategies and convince others of their merits

## Description

About RoleThe role requires a high-caliber, hands-on Lead Software Developer specializing in embedded software architecture and broadband technologies. Acting as a strategic technical authority, you will manage complex software development projects and programs, drive modern engineering best practices, and lead small engineering teams. This position blends deep low-level networking and platform development (RDK-B/OpenWRT) with data-driven cloud analytics, ensuring high-quality, resilient software releases across millions of production edge devices
ResponsibilitiesProject & Technical Leadership: Directly manage projects and programs within embedded software development; mentor engineering teams, drive technical decision-making, and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to broader stakeholdersBroadband Platform Delivery: Drive the development, enhancement, and troubleshooting of E2E issues across core broadband components and architectures, including Wi-Fi/Mesh, DOCSIS, Fiber, and LTE access network technologiesE2E Component Diagnostics: Review source code and analyze system traces, networking protocols, and packet captures to isolate root causes and resolve complex field issuesDevOps & Tooling Innovation: Architect DevOps solutions and design internal operational tools to optimize system delivery, metrics tracking, and platform efficiencyTelemetry & Data-Driven Insights: Leverage cloud-based tools (AWS S3, Athena, QuickSight) to analyze device telemetry, building anomaly detection techniques and performing global
metric comparisons across hardware modeisRelease Excellence: Ensure timely, high-quality software releases across diverse device fleets by managing defect-tracking processes, metrics dashboards, and critical alerting systems


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