Head of Embedded Software Development

HEAD OF EMBEDDED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT£95,000 We are working with an engineering organisation developing complex embedded systems used in high-performance, safety-critical and industrial environments. They are seeking a Head of Embedded Software Development to lead embedded software strategy, architecture, and engineering delivery across multiple product lines. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead embedded software engineering teams (C/C++, RTOS, embedded Linux)- Define and own embedded software architecture and platform strategy- Deliver New Product Development (NPD) and sustaining engineering programmes- Drive CI/CD adoption, automated testing, and embedded DevOps practices- Implement model-based development and simulation (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink)- Improve hardware-software co-design and early-stage system integration- Build reusable, modular software platforms across product lines- Define and track engineering KPIs (quality, delivery, time-to-market)- Lead engineering governance, design reviews, and technical standards- Manage cross-functional and multi-site engineering teams and partners REQUIREMENTS - 10+ years'' embedded software experience- Proven leadership of embedded engineering teams- Strong C/C++ and RTOS background- Embedded Linux experience- Experience with software architecture and system integration- CI/CD and automated testing (unit, integration, HIL)- Model-based development and simulation tools- Hardware interface experience (SPI, I2C, USB)- Experience in complex ..... full job details .....