Lead Embedded Engineer

Salary: £65,000 - 65,000 per year

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field
• Strong embedded software development experience within electronics-based systems
• Experience developing software architectures for embedded products
• Experience delivering production-ready electronic systems in an engineering environment
• Understanding of embedded processors and hardware interaction
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies
• Experience acting as a SCRUM Master, Product Owner, or technical project lead
• Strong understanding of software development processes within regulated or compliance-driven industries
• Experience collaborating within multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• (Desirable) Experience working with international engineering teams
• (Desirable) Experience managing integrated software and electronics development projects
• (Desirable) Exposure to automated testing and regression frameworks

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of embedded software solutions for advanced electronic systems
• Work across the full software development lifecycle, from concept and requirements through to release and validation
• Design robust, scalable software architectures that enable reliable and maintainable products
• Maintain awareness of technology trends and product roadmaps, identifying opportunities for future software innovation
• Take on team leadership responsibilities, including acting as a SCRUM Master where required
• Support effective Agile software development processes, including sprint reviews and retrospectives
• Mentor and coach engineers within the team, promoting best practices and technical excellence
• Ensure clear software completion criteria and robust testing strategies
• Maintain and improve automated regression test frameworks and validation processes
• Oversee the release of production-ready software, ensuring appropriate design documentation and governance
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver successful projects

Technologies

• Embedded
• Hardware
• Support
• Product Owner
• C++

More

We are a stable and well-established engineering company located in Eastbourne, East Sussex, offering a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. We provide a competitive salary of up to £65,000, along with a bonus of up to 7.5%. In our collaborative and forward-thinking environment, you will have the opportunity to lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and work on complex embedded systems supporting a range of advanced electronic products. We foster a strong culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

last updated 13 week of 2026