Embedded Software Team Leader

Electronics Software Team Leader Greenwich | £70,000-£80,000 + bonus & benefits | Permanent Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer ready to take the next step into technical leadership? We're looking for an Electronics Software Team Leader to lead a small team of 3-4 software engineers, whilst remaining 60% hands-on with software development and technical delivery. You'll work on complex, high-reliability electronic systems where software performance and reliability are critical. The role: * Lead, mentor and develop a team of 3-4 engineers * Remain hands-on with C/C++ development * Develop real-time software using Linux and/or VxWorks * Contribute to software architecture and technical decisions * Take ownership from requirements through to testing, validation and release * Troubleshoot complex software, hardware and integration issues * Work with protocols including SPI, CAN, USB, Ethernet and serial communications * Support production, commissioning and product support * Drive improvements to engineering tools, processes and practices We're looking for: * Strong commercial experience in embedded/real-time software * Excellent C/C++ skills * Experience with Linux, VxWorks or another RTOS * Experience developing high-reliability or mission-critical systems * Strong understanding of software architecture * Full software lifecycle experience * Experience leading, mentoring or managing software engineers * Good understanding of version control, ideally Git/Bitbucket * Degree or equivalent experience in Software, Electronics or a related discipline Experience with DSP, FPGA/VHDL, cybersecurity, Agile/Scrum or embedded GUIs would be advantageous. This is a great opportunity for an experienced embedded software engineer who wants to lead a team without stepping away from the engineering