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Permanent

Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Platform Recruitment
Norwich
money-bag £80000 - £90000/annum
Posted: 29 May 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 28 June 2026
Ref: 225172093

Lead Software Engineer | Hybrid | Norwich

This is an opportunity to join an innovative engineering company developing next-generation electric drive systems.

You will take technical leadership of embedded software development across BSW and application layers, helping to define architecture and deliver robust, high-performance software for electric drive technologies from concept through to production.

Responsibilities:

  • Leading the design and development of embedded software across motor control, inverter control, DC-DC systems, diagnostics and related vehicle functions.
  • Defining and maintaining software architecture aligned to system and product requirements.
  • Driving full lifecycle delivery from requirements through implementation, verification, validation and release.
  • Collaborating closely with systems, hardware, controls and test teams to ensure seamless integration and system performance.
  • Overseeing software integration, bench testing, HIL validation and system-level debugging activities.
  • Driving software quality, compliance and continuous improvement across tools, processes and standards.

Requirements:

  • Strong experience in embedded software development for electric drive, automotive or safety-critical systems.
  • Proven ability to lead software teams and deliver complex embedded projects in a structured environment.
  • Strong understanding of embedded architecture, real-time systems and control software integration.
  • Experience with software verification and validation including unit, integration and system-level testing.
  • Familiarity with ISO 26262, ASPICE, MISRA C and functional safety principles.

Bonus Skills:

  • Experience with motor control, inverter or power electronics software integration.
  • Knowledge of model-based development, CI/CD, automated testing and configuration management.
  • Experience working closely with hardware and controls teams in electrification or automotive systems.

Apply now to join a highly innovative company operating at the forefront of electrification technology.

Platform Recruitment: Platform Recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including Electronics, Embedded Software, FPGA, Mechanical, C++, DevOps, Technical Sales, Project Management and more

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