Embedded Software Technical Lead

Spectrum IT Recruitment

📍 southampton, southampton, United-Kingdom

Full-time Other-General Posted June 11, 2026

Job Description

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 multidiscip...