Embedded Software Team Leader

Embedded Software Team Leader | Greenwich (Hybrid) | £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 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 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.