Embedded Software Technical Lead

Embedded Software Technical Lead

Full-Time 60 - 60 £ / hour (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the development of low-level embedded firmware on custom hardware platforms.
  • Company: Spectrum IT Recruitment, a leading tech recruitment agency.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a dynamic work environment.
  • Other info: Join a collaborative team and mentor fellow engineers.
  • Why this job: Make an impact in cutting-edge technology and lead innovative projects.
  • Qualifications: Experience in embedded development and strong leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 60 - 60 £ per hour.

Our client is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Technical Lead with strong low-level embedded expertise to work on custom hardware platforms in pre-RTOS environments. This role requires hands-on experience developing firmware directly on boards, with a strong understanding of hardware interaction, IC communication, and DSP. Alongside technical capability, candidates must be able to demonstrate ownership and leadership of projects or technical delivery, either as a Technical Lead, Team Lead, or Project Lead.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of low-level embedded firmware on custom hardware platforms
  • Work in bare metal / pre-RTOS environments
  • Develop and optimise DSP and signal processing functionality
  • Interface directly with ICs and embedded hardware components
  • Take ownership of technical delivery, architecture, and key engineering decisions
  • Collaborate closely with hardware and multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Mentor and support engineers within the team
  • Drive project delivery, managing technical risks and dependencies

Technical Skills

  • Proven bare metal embedded development experience
  • Strong low-level board and hardware interaction experience
  • Experience with IC communication and hardware interfaces
  • DSP and signal processing experience
  • Embedded debugging and low-level diagnostics capability
  • Knowledge of software architecture and embedded system design
  • Assembler experience desirable

Embedded Software Technical Lead employer: Spectrum It Recruitment Limited

As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at our Southampton HQ, you'll join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and employee growth. We offer a dynamic work culture with hybrid working options, competitive benefits including private medical insurance and life insurance, and opportunities to enhance your skills in cutting-edge technologies like AWS and Kubernetes. Our commitment to fostering a collaborative environment ensures that you can thrive while contributing to impactful projects that enhance customer experiences globally.

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Contact Details:

Spectrum It Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Embedded Software Technical Lead

Embedded Firmware Development
Low-Level Embedded Expertise
Hardware Interaction
IC Communication
DSP and Signal Processing
Embedded Debugging
Low-Level Diagnostics