An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Embedded Software Team Leader to join a technology-driven business based in Nottingham. This role is ideal for an experienced embedded engineer who still enjoys being technically hands-on, while also leading and developing a small, high-performing team.
You will combine embedded software development with day-to-day technical leadership, guiding a team of five engineers and playing a key role in shaping architecture, standards, and delivery across multiple embedded projects.
The Role
As Embedded Software Team Leader, you will remain deeply involved in hands-on development while providing technical direction, mentoring, and support to your team. You'll work closely with hardware, systems, and product stakeholders to deliver robust, high-quality embedded solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead firmware delivery across multiple projects, from project estimation and technical risk assessment through to implementation and release
Remain hands-on in embedded software development across active projects
Produce and review firmware estimates, schedules, and work packages, balancing accuracy, speed, and commercial reality
Define and maintain software architecture, coding standards, and best practices
Contribute to requirements definition, technical planning, and estimations
Perform code reviews and support continuous improvement
Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test teams to deliver integrated solutions
Support project delivery, balancing technical excellence with timelinesAbout You
Strong background in embedded C/C++ development
Experience working Bare metal, RTOS and/or linux platforms.
Proven experience providing technical leadership or mentoring within an engineering team
Comfortable balancing hands-on engineering with leadership responsibilities
Good understanding of software development lifecycles and version control (e.g. Git)
Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership styleDesirable Experience
Exposure to regulated, safety-critical, or high-reliability systems
Experience with Agile or modern development methodologies
Experience designing and delivering secure, cyber-resilient embedded systemsWhy Join?
Hands-on technical leadership role - not a pure management position
Opportunity to shape and grow an embedded software team
Work on a range of technically challenging and impactful products
Supportive engineering culture with clear progression opportunities
Hybrid working availableLocation
This role is based in Nottingham, offering excellent transport links and a strong local tech community.
If you're an experienced embedded engineer ready to take the next step into hands-on technical leadership, or an experienced team leader looking for a new challenge this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.
Apply now or contact KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for more information