Head Software & Embedded Systems

Role & responsibilities

We're looking for a Head of Software Development to lead our complete software engineering function spanning full-stack application development, backend/cloud systems, databases, and embedded firmware/microcontroller platforms. You'll own the entire SDLC from architecture through deployment and field support, build and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams, and set technical direction across both application software and embedded/firmware domains. Ideal for a hands-on technical leader who can move fluently between high-level architecture and low-level embedded development, ideally with experience in safety-critical or regulated industries (railways, automotive, defence, industrial automation).

Key Skills (tags):
Software Architecture, Full Stack Development, Embedded Systems, Firmware Development, C/C++, Python, Java, RTOS, Embedded Linux, Device Drivers, Microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M/A, STM32), REST APIs, Backend Development, Database Design (PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB), Git/CI-CD, Software Team Management, Technical Leadership, Cybersecurity, System Design, SDLC, Agile/Scrum, MISRA C, IEC 61508, Functional Safety