Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager Location: Southampton (Hybrid) Salary: £100,000 £115,000 + 20% Bonus + Equity + Benefits Type: Permanent About the Role We are working with a high-performance engineering team developing advanced software solutions in a complex, RandD-driven environment. They are looking to appoint a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of experienced engineers working on performance-critical systems. This role sits at the intersection of software and hardware, focusing on real-time, high-throughput applications. You will work closely with technical leads who own the engineering direction, while you focus on team leadership, delivery and engineering excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of high-calibre software engineers Drive software engineering methodologies, processes and best practices Support the delivery of complex, performance-critical software across the full lifecycle Work closely with technical leads, customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams Ensure high standards in software design, testing and delivery Support team growth, mentoring and career development Requirements Experience leading software engineering teams in a technical environment Background in embedded software, systems software, or high-performance computing Strong understanding of real-time or performance-critical systems Experience with software development lifecycles, CI/CD and agile environments Ability to translate complex problems into structured ..... full job details .....