Head of Software

Reference: BH-70285Head of Software | Cambridge (hybrid) | 100,000 to 120,000 + bonus This role owns the whole software function at a long-established Cambridge hardware business.

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Its products sit inside mission-critical control rooms around the world, where failure isn’t an option.

The company is now employee owned and is building its next generation of networked video and connectivity products.

Software is central to that.The role You’ll own every line of software the business ships.

That covers embedded Linux on FPGA SoCs, application software on x86 Linux, build systems, CI/CD and test.

Software managers and team leads across UK and offshore teams will report into you.

You’ll sit on the Engineering Management team and report to the VP Engineering.

This isn’t a caretaker role.

You’ll have a clear mandate to review how things are done, challenge assumptions and improve delivery speed and predictability.

You’ll also need to keep the reliability the products are known for.

Part of the job is bringing several established teams together into one group with shared ways of working.

You’ll also drive a platform approach so new products reach market faster.What you’ll be doingSetting software strategy aligned with product, platform and hardware roadmapsLeading and developing managers, leads and engineers across UK and offshore teamsProviding technical governance across embedded, application, build infrastructure and CI/CDReviewing architecture, design and code, and stopping or redirecting work when it isn’t heading the right wayRepresenting software with hardware, firmware, product, operations and the executive teamRetaining, growing and, where needed, hiring strong engineers and leadersThe technical environmentEmbedded Linux on Xilinx and Intel SoCs, often resource constrained, with on-device UIsx86 Linux application software, some of it tightly coupled to drivers and hardwareC and C++, with growing use of Rust and GoCross-compiled, multi-product build systems, with Jenkins, Gerrit and BitbucketLong-lifecycle, high-reliability products with controlled release processesWhat you’ll bringA strong background in embedded and hardware-adjacent softwareA track record of leading and building high-performing teams, ideally across sitesEvidence of improving delivery speed, predictability and quality at scaleEnough technical depth to challenge senior engineers credibly. xwzovoh

You won’t code every day, but you’ll still be close to the detail.The emotional intelligence to lead change across established teams without losing themWhat’s on offer100,000 to 120,000 plus a discretionary bonus25 days’ holiday, a strong pension and optional private healthcareCycle to work scheme and free on-site parkingTrust-based hybrid workingA real stake in an employee-owned business