Insignis Talent
Embedded Software Team Leader
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Embedded Software Team Leader | Greenwich | £70,000–£75,000 + Car Allow. + Bonus & Ex Benefits | Permanent
Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer ready to take the next step into technical leadership?
We’re looking for an Electronics Software Team Leader to lead a small team of 3–4 software engineers, whilst remaining 60% hands-on with software development and technical delivery.
You’ll work on complex, high-reliability electronic systems where software performance and reliability are critical.
The Role:
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of 3–4 engineers
- Remain hands-on with C/C++ development
- Develop real-time software using Linux and/or VxWorks
- Contribute to software architecture and technical decisions
- Take ownership from requirements through to testing, validation and release
- Troubleshoot complex software, hardware and integration issues
- Work with protocols including SPI, CAN, USB, Ethernet and serial communications
- Support production, commissioning and product support
- Drive improvements to engineering tools, processes and practices
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We’re Looking For:
- Strong commercial experience in embedded/real-time software
- Excellent C/C++ skills
- Experience with Linux, VxWorks or another RTOS
- Experience developing high-reliability or mission-critical systems
- Strong understanding of software architecture
- Full software lifecycle experience
- Experience leading, mentoring or managing software engineers
- Good understanding of version control, ideally Git/Bitbucket
- Degree or equivalent experience in Software, Electronics or a related discipline
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Experience with DSP, FPGA/VHDL, cybersecurity, Agile/Scrum or embedded GUIs would be advantageous.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced embedded software engineer who wants to lead a team without stepping away from the engineering.
Interested? Please send your CV for review and if you're a good fit, I'll be in touch.
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