Embedded Software Team Lead

Embedded Software Team Leader

Location: Rotherham Area

Salary: Up to £75,000

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Embedded Software Team Leader to join an innovative technology company based in the Rotherham area. Our client designs and develops advanced electronic products and software solutions that are deployed worldwide across a range of high-tech industries.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Team Leader, a Software Manager leading a small team, or a senior embedded engineer ready to take the next step into leadership. You'll play a key role in shaping technical direction, mentoring engineers, and delivering cutting-edge embedded solutions.

As the Embedded Software Team Leader, you will lead a talented team of engineers with diverse technical specialisms while remaining hands-on with embedded software development. The role combines technical leadership, people management, and project delivery, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both engineering and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of embedded software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust embedded software solutions, ensuring high standards of quality, reliability, and performance.
• Take ownership of complex software projects, contributing to system design, implementation, testing, and debugging activities.
• Drive best practices in embedded software development, including code reviews, version control, software architecture, and development processes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery against technical, budgetary, and timescale objectives.
• Encourage innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across the engineering function.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in embedded software development.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or managing engineers, or acting as the technical lead across multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, including balancing technical requirements, budgets, and deadlines.
• Excellent C/C++ programming skills, with the ability to work across embedded software and firmware environments.
• Experience with hardware communication protocols such as CAN, I²C, SPI, and similar interfaces.
• Solid understanding of embedded software development lifecycles and Agile methodologies, including Scrum practices.
• Experience developing IoT-enabled products or applications would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £75,000.
• Opportunity to lead and influence a growing engineering team.
• Exposure to innovative technologies and globally deployed products.
• A collaborative environment that supports professional growth and career progression.
• The chance to contribute to solutions used in high-tech and safety-critical applications.

If you're passionate about embedded software and ready to take on a leadership role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career.