Embedded Software Lead (C++)

TL;DR

Embedded Software Lead (C++): Designing and delivering high-performance embedded software for sensor-driven systems with an accent on real-time performance and intuitive graphical interfaces. Focus on implementing sensor data processing algorithms and integrating Qt/QML frontends with C++ backends.

Location: Hybrid (Portsmouth, UK). Must be willing to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

Salary: GBP 50,000 - 65,000 yearly

Company

Global engineering and technology consultancy partnering with industry leaders in aerospace, automotive, defence, and energy sectors.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of embedded and backend software using modern C++ (C++14/17/20).
• Develop and integrate real-time software components for performance-critical systems.
• Implement algorithms for sensor data processing and fusion from multiple sources.
• Design and integrate Qt/QML user interfaces with C++ back-end systems.
• Ensure software quality through code reviews, testing, debugging, and performance optimisation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance within the software team.

Requirements

• Strong experience in embedded software development and C++ within real-time or performance-critical environments.
• Mandatory experience with Qt / QML development.
• Experience designing software that interfaces with sensors and hardware-level systems.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a relevant technical military background.
• Willingness to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) security clearance.
• Confident technical communicator with leadership capabilities.

Nice to have

• Experience with sensor-based systems such as vision, radar, navigation, or perception.
• Background in real-time or safety-critical environments.
• Exposure to embedded Linux or performance-optimised systems.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers within a software team.

Culture & Benefits

• Personalised career path with a rewarding management style and ongoing mentoring.
• Private Medical Insurance, Life insurance, and Pension Scheme.
• Cycle & Tech Scheme and Employee assistance programme.
• Exposure to a huge diversity of engineering projects and industries.
• Flexible way of working depending on the role.