Head of Embedded Software Development

HEAD OF EMBEDDED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT £95,000 We are working with an engineering organisation developing complex embedded systems used in high-performance, safety-critical and industrial environments. They are seeking a Head of Embedded Software Development to lead embedded software strategy, architecture, and engineering delivery across multiple product lines. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - 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 SECTORS Aerospace & defence | Automotive | Industrial automation | Robotics FUNCTIONS Embedded Software Engineering | Systems Architecture | Engineering Transformation If you are an experienced embedded engineering leader looking to build modern, scalable software capability, please apply or contact us for a confidential discussion