Lead Software Engineer

  • Avanti Recruitment
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • 13/10/2025
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Software Engineer

Job Description

Our client is a leading UK engineering business, developing cutting-edge technologies across defence, space, healthcare, and communications. Their engineers solve complex technical challenges, shaping the future of radar & sensing, from concept through to deployment.

The Role
We re seeking a hands-on Lead Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary software team. You ll lead a small sub-team while contributing directly to embedded software design and development across a diverse range of projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, supporting their development and delivery.

  • Act as technical lead within cross-functional project teams.

  • Design and develop embedded software for radar, IoT, and communication systems.

  • Contribute to process improvement and technology strategy.

About You
You ll be an experienced embedded software engineer who enjoys balancing technical depth with people leadership. You re likely to have:

  • Experience in C/C++ for embedded systems (bare metal, RTOS, or Linux).

  • Broad understanding of drivers, DSP, algorithms, and communication protocols.

  • Previous team leadership or line management experience.

  • Excellent communication and delivery focus.

Why Join

  • Work on cutting-edge radar, communications, and sensing systems.

  • Collaborative, technically diverse environment.

  • Opportunities for career progression and technical leadership.

There's an excellent benefits package on offer, and we're interviewing candidates ASAP. For more information on the role, and immediate consideration, apply now.