Head of Embedded Software Development

Cubiq Recruitment
Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom
Today
£90,000 – £95,000 pa

Salary

£90,000 – £95,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Director
Education
Degree
Posted
26 May 2026 (Today)

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 electronics or high-reliability environments

- Track record of improving engineering delivery and team performance

SECTORS

Aerospace & defence | Automotive | Industrial automation | Robotics

FUNCTIONS

Embedded Software Engineering | Systems Architecture | Engineering Transformation

If you are an experienced embedded engineering leader looking to build modern, scalable software capability, please apply or contact us for a confidential discussion

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