Firmware Release Team Lead
Bristol (Hybrid)
2 days in, 3 from home
£130,000-£150,000 + Circa £200,000 of Equity + Progression + Relocation Allowance + Paid Sabbaticals + Regular Salary Reviews + 37 Days Leave + Car Schemes + Pension + Private Medical + Sponsorship if required + More!
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Firmware Release Engineer with people management or project leadership experience to join a global powerhouse offering a superb package with additional pay rises, a brilliant equity scheme, and further progression into management and directorship!
This company are designing a new range of high-end computing components. These components are designed to revolutionise the handling of AI, IoT, and Cloud Computing. They are developing two centres of excellence for this particular product range, one in the UK, and one in the USA.
In this role you will take Technical Lead of a team of 3 Release Engineers whilst remaining hands-on. You'll predominantly work with C, Python, Bash, CI Automation, and Build Process. You'll remain hands-on in this position so a good technical skillset is required. Alongside that you'll be looking to develop strategies around automation and release ready for updates and patching of new and existing chips.
The ideal candidate will be from an Embedded Software/Systems background, have expert-level C experience, and have good software release experience within a semiconductor environment. Candidates must have leadership experience, good Python/Bash skills, and CI Automation experience. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Bristol or the surrounding areas if not already located within a commutable radius.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly global business developing some of the most exciting components in the world offering a superb benefits package, flexibility and a good work/life balance, and an excellent salary and package!
The Role:
*Leading a team of 3 Release Engineers
*Remaining very hands-on with C, Python, Bash, CI Automation, and Build Process
*Developing strategies around Automation and Release
*Combination of Open and Closed Source Software
*Hybrid working, 3 days a week on-site
The Person:
*Embedded Software/Systems background
*Expert-level C programming
*Team/project leadership within a similar environment
*Semiconductor experience
*Python/Bash skills
*CI Automation Experience
*Must be happy to relocate to the Bristol area
Reference Number: BBBH247472A
To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Tommy Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Firmware Release Team Lead
Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Bristol, City of Bristol BS1 6WS, England

£100,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Firmware Release Team Lead based in Bristol, offering a hybrid working model of 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.
- The salary ranges from £130,000 to £150,000, in addition to approximately £200,000 in equity and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Candidates must have at least several years of experience in firmware release engineering and demonstrated leadership or project management skills.
- The role involves leading a team of 3 Release Engineers while remaining hands-on with technologies such as C, Python, Bash, and CI Automation.
- Applicants should be willing to relocate to Bristol or nearby areas and have a strong background in embedded software/systems and semiconductor environments.