Head of Embedded Software Development

Cubiq Recruitment

Canterbury, UK

3 months ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

10 years minimum

Compensation

£90,000.0 - £95,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

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Tech stack

Computing Platforms Automation of Tests C++ (Programming Language) Continuous Integration DevOps Linux on Embedded Systems Embedded Software Hardware Interface Design MATLAB Software Architecture Real-Time Operating Systems Systems Integration

Job description

Lead embedded software engineering teams (C/C++, RTOS, embedded Linux)

Define and own embedded software architecture and platform strategy
Deliver New Product Development (NPD) and sustaining engineering programmes
Drive CI/CD adoption, automated testing, and embedded DevOps practices
Implement model-based development and simulation (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink)
Improve hardware-software co-design and early-stage system integration
Build reusable, modular software platforms across product lines
Define and track engineering KPIs (quality, delivery, time-to-market)
Lead engineering governance, design reviews, and technical standards
Manage cross-functional and multi-site engineering teams and partners

Requirements

10+ years’ embedded software experience

Proven leadership of embedded engineering teams
Strong C/C++ and RTOS background
Embedded Linux experience
Experience with software architecture and system integration
CI/CD and automated testing (unit, integration, HIL)
Model-based development and simulation tools
Hardware interface experience (SPI, I2C, USB)
Experience in complex electronics or high-reliability environments
Track record of improving engineering delivery and team performance, If you are an experienced embedded engineering leader looking to build modern, scalable software capability, please apply or contact us for a confidential discussion.