Software Engineering Manager

Full-time
On-site
South East
IT
The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow a team developing real-time embedded software for complex, safety-critical systems. You’ll shape team capability, provide technical leadership, and ensure high-quality delivery across multiple embedded software projects.

This role combines people leadership with a strong understanding of software development in advanced technical environments, offering the chance to influence both engineering outcomes and team growth.

A great opportunity to work with a company that has multi-billion pound partnerships and consistently voted as a "best place to work".

What You’ll Do

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Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of software engineers

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Allocate resources effectively to meet project, quality, and delivery goals

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Provide technical oversight across requirements, design, implementation, and testing

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Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams

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Communicate progress, risks, and mitigations to technical and non-technical stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

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Proven experience managing and developing software engineering teams

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Strong knowledge of embedded and/or real-time software development processes

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Excellent leadership and communication skills

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Experience in safety- or mission-critical environments is beneficial but not essential

Salary

Dependent on experience - plus highly competitive bonus