Spectrum IT Recruitment
Embedded Software Technical Lead
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Our client is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Technical Lead with strong low-level embedded expertise to work on custom hardware platforms in pre-RTOS environments.
This role requires hands-on experience developing firmware directly on boards, with a strong understanding of hardware interaction, IC communication, and DSP. Alongside technical capability, candidates must be able to demonstrate ownership and leadership of projects or technical delivery, either as a Technical Lead, Team Lead, or Project Lead.
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- Lead the development of low-level embedded firmware on custom hardware platforms
- Work in bare metal / pre-RTOS environments
- Develop and optimise DSP and signal processing functionality
- Interface directly with ICs and embedded hardware components
- Take ownership of technical delivery, architecture, and key engineering decisions
- Collaborate closely with hardware and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Mentor and support engineers within the team
- Drive project delivery, managing technical risks and dependencies
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Technical Skills
- Proven bare metal embedded development experience
- Strong low-level board and hardware interaction experience
- Experience with IC communication and hardware interfaces
- DSP and signal processing experience
- Embedded debugging and low-level diagnostics capability
- Knowledge of software architecture and embedded system design
- Assembler experience desirable
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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