Embedded Software Team Leader

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
• 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 .