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Embedded Software Technical Lead

Spectrum IT Recruitment
Fareham, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£75,000 – £80,000 pa

Salary

£75,000 – £80,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
11 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)
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Our client is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Technical Lead with strong low-level embedded expertise to work on custom hardware platforms in pre-RTOS environments.

This role requires hands-on experience developing firmware directly on boards, with a strong understanding of hardware interaction, IC communication, and DSP. Alongside technical capability, candidates must be able to demonstrate ownership and leadership of projects or technical delivery, either as a Technical Lead, Team Lead, or Project Lead.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of low-level embedded firmware on custom hardware platforms
  • Work in bare metal / pre-RTOS environments
  • Develop and optimise DSP and signal processing functionality
  • Interface directly with ICs and embedded hardware components
  • Take ownership of technical delivery, architecture, and key engineering decisions
  • Collaborate closely with hardware and multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Mentor and support engineers within the team
  • Drive project delivery, managing technical risks and dependencies

Technical Skills

  • Proven bare metal embedded development experience
  • Strong low-level board and hardware interaction experience
  • Experience with IC communication and hardware interfaces
  • DSP and signal processing experience
  • Embedded debugging and low-level diagnostics capability
  • Knowledge of software architecture and embedded system design
  • Assembler experience desirable

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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