At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead software development for advanced underwater robotic systems and mentor engineering teams.
- Company: Established international engineering organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on complex engineering challenges.
- Why this job: Make an impact in robotics while leading cutting-edge engineering projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in software architecture, C++, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 £ per year.
We’re working with an established international engineering organisation looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer / Software Technical Lead to join a growing team developing advanced underwater robotic systems.
This is a senior technical role combining software architecture, technical leadership and project delivery. You’ll take ownership of software across complex engineering projects, working with multidisciplinary teams from initial requirements and architecture through development, integration and delivery.
- Taking technical ownership of software across complex engineering projects
- Defining software architectures for integrated systems
- Translating system requirements into robust software solutions
- Leading and coordinating software and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Working across embedded, application and system-level software
- Supporting software/hardware integration, testing and delivery
- Ensuring appropriate software quality, safety and engineering standards
- Mentoring engineers and helping improve development practices
Experience in Senior, Lead or Principal Software Engineering roles:
- Software architecture and system design experience
- Experience technically leading software engineers or multidisciplinary teams
- Strong software engineering background, ideally including C++
- Experience developing system and software requirements
- Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices
- Relevant engineering/software degree or equivalent experience
The environment includes technologies such as C++, Python, Linux, Windows, Docker, TCP/IP, UDP, WebSockets and SQL, alongside real-time systems, control software and hardware integration.
We’re also interested in people from defence, marine, aerospace, automotive, autonomous systems, industrial automation, instrumentation or other complex engineering environments.
If you’re an experienced software technical lead who enjoys remaining technically involved while taking ownership of complex engineering projects, apply today to be considered.
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Join a leading international engineering organisation in Portsmouth, where innovation meets collaboration. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll thrive in a dynamic work culture that values technical excellence and mentorship, offering you the chance to lead multidisciplinary teams on cutting-edge underwater robotic systems. With competitive benefits and a commitment to employee growth, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving industry.
