Cubiq Recruitment
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Head of Department
Head of Embedded Software Development
Salary: Circa £95,000
We’re supporting an engineering and technology business undergoing a major transformation across embedded software, systems development, and product delivery.
They are seeking a Head of Embedded Software Development to lead software engineering strategy across a portfolio of complex embedded products used in demanding, high-performance environments.
This role combines technical leadership, organisational change, and engineering execution. The successful candidate will drive improvements in:
- Software quality
- Delivery predictability
- Platform reuse
- Development efficiency
- A modern embedded engineering capability
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing embedded software engineering team
- Define embedded software architecture and long-term platform strategy
- Drive adoption of modern engineering practices across the software lifecycle
- Introduce and mature CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and simulation capability
- Establish model-based development approaches and virtual validation methods
- Improve collaboration between hardware, systems, and software teams from concept stage onwards
- Develop reusable and modular software platforms across multiple product lines
- Define and track engineering KPIs linked to quality, delivery, and time-to-market
- Support engineering transformation initiatives across tools, processes, and organisational culture
- Manage cross-functional and multi-site technical collaboration
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Required Background
- Significant experience in embedded systems leadership
- Strong knowledge of embedded C/C++, RTOS, and embedded Linux
- Experience with software architecture, integration, and complex system development
- Exposure to model-based development and simulation environments
- Experience implementing CI/CD and automated test frameworks
- Knowledge of hardware/software integration and electronic interfacing
- Track record of improving engineering delivery and software maturity
- Experience leading teams through organisational or technical transformation
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The company is looking for someone who can combine technical depth with strong leadership capability while helping shape a scalable and modern embedded engineering function.
Backgrounds of interest may include:
- Advanced electronics
- Industrial technology
- Robotics
- Aerospace
- Defence
- Automotive systems
- Instrumentation
- Other complex embedded environments
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