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# Software & Embedded Systems Manager

- **Company:** KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd
- **Location:** Sheffield, UK
- **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Linux Kernel, Radio-Frequency Identification, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, System Programming, Wireless Technologies, C++14
- **Published:** June 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ko2.co.uk/job/software-embedded-systems-manager/

## About the Role

* Strong leadership and people management experience within an engineering environment
 * Commercial experience with embedded Linux and/or RTOS development
 * Experience with MCU-based embedded systems and low-level programming
 * Good understanding of electronics and the ability to interpret hardware schematics
 * Experience working on connected or wireless embedded products
 * Strong understanding of embedded software development lifecycles and product quality processes

Desirable Experience

 * Experience with Sub-1GHz RF systems or wireless communication technologies
 * Knowledge of Linux kernel development
 * Understanding of low-power embedded product design
 * Experience with modern C++ (C++11 or later)
 * Familiarity with regulated or standards-driven product environments
 * Experience leading multidisciplinary R&D teams within an embedded systems environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who enjoys combining hands-on technical involvement with team leadership in a fast-paced product development environment.

## Description

KO2's client is looking for a Software & Embedded Systems Manager to lead a multidisciplinary R&D team working across embedded software, wireless systems and next-generation connected products.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining people management, technical direction and delivery responsibility across a growing engineering function. The successful candidate will oversee software development activities spanning embedded Linux, RTOS-based systems, MCU development and wireless technologies, ensuring projects are delivered to specification, on time and to a high level of quality.

You will play a key role in driving technical standards, mentoring engineers and shaping future product development, while working closely with senior leadership on planning, resource allocation and team growth.

The Role

 * Lead and manage a team of embedded software and electronics engineers
 * Provide technical leadership across embedded Linux, RTOS and wireless product development
 * Oversee concept, design and development activities from architecture through to release
 * Ensure software quality, stability and robust bug resolution processes
 * Support resource planning, recruitment, training, performance management and team development
 * Work closely with hardware teams, understanding schematics and system-level design considerations
 * Contribute to the development of both legacy and next-generation embedded platforms
 * Drive engineering best practice across software development and product delivery


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