Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager Location: Southampton (Hybrid) Salary: £100,000 – £115,000 + 20% Bonus + Equity + Benefits Type: Permanent About the Role We are working with a high-performance engineering team developing advanced software solutions in a complex, R&D-driven environment. They are looking to appoint a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of experienced engineers working on performance-critical systems. This role sits at the intersection of software and hardware, focusing on real-time, high-throughput applications. You will work closely with technical leads who own the engineering direction, while you focus on team leadership, delivery and engineering excellence. Key Responsibilities * Lead and develop a team of high-calibre software engineers * Drive software engineering methodologies, processes and best practices * Support the delivery of complex, performance-critical software across the full lifecycle * Work closely with technical leads, customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams * Ensure high standards in software design, testing and delivery * Support team growth, mentoring and career development Requirements * Experience leading software engineering teams in a technical environment * Background in embedded software, systems software, or high-performance computing * Strong understanding of real-time or performance-critical systems * Experience with software development lifecycles, CI/CD and agile environments * Ability to translate complex problems into structured delivery plans * Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience Experience in wireless communications (e.g. 5G, LTE, PHY) is beneficial but not essential. Package * £100,000 – £115,000 base salary * 20% bonus * Equity * Pension * Private medical insurance * Hybrid working (Southampton-based team) This role is suited to someone who enjoys leading teams and shaping how high-performance software is delivered, rather than remaining fully hands-on in development. If you would like to find out more, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Yoh Solutions Ltd, a Day & Zimmermann Company, are specialist recruiters supporting advanced engineering teams across embedded software, wireless communications and electronics