Are you an Embedded Software Team Leader seeking a new challenge in embedded systems?
Our Reading-based client is a well-established world leader, in the design of complex, high-speed electronic products used in a variety of industries and applications.
We're looking for a skilled Software Team Lead with deep expertise in embedded software development, particularly in embedded C/C++.
As an Embedded Software Team Leader, your responsibilities will include helping the team hit deadlines, representing the Software team in R&D meetings, running design review meetings etc.
You will also have remained hands-on and still have the ability to take elements of design projects on and write code.
The percentage split between leadership and hands-on design will fluctuate depending on the project.
You will need to have a mix of proven leadership experience and hands-on ability.
You might be in a Principal, Lead, Chief, etc, role at present, which is fine.
But you need to have previous leadership skills/experience that are over and above just mentoring more junior Engineers.
Key Responsibilities for the Embedded Software Team Leader, Reading: Proven Software Team Leadership experience (you might be doing this as a Principal, Lead, or Chief Engineer, which is fine).
Able to conduct design review meetings (run whiteboard sessions) and challenge experienced Engineers on design solutions.
Work with the software team to define and optimise software development processes, including architectural design, implementation guidelines, configuration management, and validation/verification practices.
Take elements of a design project on yourself writing code.
Skills and Experience Required for the Embedded Software Team Leader :
Strong background in embedded software development with significant experience in embedded C/C++.
Expertise in low-level software, real-time operating systems, and hardware interfaces.
Proven ability to make strategic design decisions and influence team direction.
Experience working on projects from concept to manufacture and successfully completing design projects from complex products.
This position offers hybrid working on a weekly basis, combining flexibility with the opportunity to lead in a dynamic and innovative environment.
If you have any questions about this Embedded Software Team Leader role, please contact Cathy Swain at 01582 350053 or via