Embedded Software Manager, Kent

Head of Embedded Software Development

Salary: Circa £95,000

We’re supporting an engineering and technology business undergoing a major transformation across embedded software, systems development, and product delivery.

They are seeking a Head of Embedded Software Development to lead software engineering strategy across a portfolio of complex embedded products used in demanding, high-performance environments.

This role combines technical leadership, organisational change, and engineering execution. The successful candidate will drive improvements in software quality, delivery predictability, platform reuse, and development efficiency while building a modern embedded engineering capability.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing embedded software engineering team

• Define embedded software architecture and long-term platform strategy

• Drive adoption of modern engineering practices across the software lifecycle

• Introduce and mature CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and simulation capability

• Establish model-based development approaches and virtual validation methods

• Improve collaboration between hardware, systems, and software teams from concept stage onwards

• Develop reusable and modular software platforms across multiple product lines

• Define and track engineering KPIs linked to quality, delivery, and time-to-market

• Support engineering transformation initiatives across tools, process, and culture

• Manage cross-functional and multi-site technical collaboration

Required background:

• Significant experience in embedded systems leadership

• Strong knowledge of embedded C/C++, RTOS, and embedded Linux

• Experience with software architecture, integration, and complex system development

• Exposure to model-based development and simulation environments

• Experience implementing CI/CD and automated test frameworks

• Knowledge of hardware/software integration and electronic interfacing

• Track record of improving engineering delivery and software maturity

• Experience leading teams through organisational or technical transformation

The company is looking for someone who can combine technical depth with strong leadership capability while helping shape a scalable and modern embedded engineering function.

Backgrounds of interest may include advanced electronics, industrial technology, robotics, aerospace, defence, automotive systems, instrumentation, or other complex embedded environments.