Lead Software Engineer

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Overview

We are looking for a skilled Lead Software Engineer to take the reins on designing, developing, and delivering embedded software solutions for advanced electric drive systems. In this hybrid role, the engineer will work closely with a dedicated team and collaborate with interdisciplinary groups to drive innovative technologies from concept to production. The successful candidate will provide critical technical leadership while managing a team and optimizing software processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of embedded software for electric drive systems, including BSW and Application Software.
  • Provide technical leadership and define the software architecture aligned with product requirements.
  • Mentor and organize a team of software engineers, promoting best practices across planning and documentation.
  • Oversee the full software lifecycle from requirements through implementation, verification, validation, and release.
  • Develop and review high-quality embedded software utilizing model-based development and manual coding.
  • Lead software integration with hardware platforms and support prototype and validation activities.
  • Drive automated testing, version control, and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in developing embedded software for electric drive systems including control algorithms and real-time systems.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability in managing software engineering teams and delivering reliable solutions.
  • Strong skills in software planning, requirements tracking, architecture definition, and configuration management.
  • Experience with integration testing, HIL, and system-level testing with full traceability.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including hardware and systems engineers.
  • Familiarity with automotive standards like ISO 26262, MISRA C, and ASPICE.
SkillsC
LocationNorfolk
TypeHybrid
Rate
£450/day
SourceLinkedIn
RecruiterRandstad
Posted28/07/26