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Embedded Software Team Lead

Avanti
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Guildford, Surrey GU48EY, England

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Avanti Recruitment is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to lead a multi-national R+D team in Surrey.
  • The role involves overseeing a cross-functional team and managing the design process from concept to implementation, with a focus on embedded Linux development.
  • Candidates must have extensive expertise in embedded Linux, strong programming skills in C and C++, and experience with embedded microcontrollers and cyber-security.
  • The position requires a minimum of several years of relevant experience and offers a salary between £75,000 and £90,000 plus an annual bonus.
  • Additional benefits include health insurance, 27 days of holiday, and a 50/50 hybrid working model.

Avanti Recruitment has partnered with a multi-national organisation that is looking for an experienced embedded software engineer to lead their R+D team in Surrey.

Responsibilities include overseeing a cross-functional team of electrical, mechanical, firmware, and embedded engineers, taking ownership of the entire design process—from concept to implementation. Technically, you'll focus on embedded Linux development, including device driver development, OS management, and platform integration.

What We're Looking For:

  • Extensive expertise in embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot), including kernel development, device tree configuration, and Linux system components.
  • Strong programming skills in both C and C++
  • Familiarity with system bring-up, hardware integration, and low-level debugging.
  • Basic knowledge of electronics and the ability to navigate datasheets and schematics.
  • Experience working with embedded microcontrollers/processors
  • Experience with embedded cyber-security such as secure boot
  • Experience with the full product development life-cycle, from concept to release.

Bonus Points for:

  • Experience with networking hardware and protocols (4G/5G, ModemManager, IPsec).
  • Knowledge of Python, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
  • Familiarity with microcontroller development, RTOS, and version control tools like Git.
  • Experience with leading a small development team, or project

On offer is a salary between £75-90,000 + annual bonus, as well as health insurance, 27 days holiday, and 50/50 hybrid working.

For more information on this role, apply now for immediate consideration and more information.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.