Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Avanti Recruitment has partnered with a multi-national organisation that is looking for an experienced embedded software engineer to lead their R+D team in Surrey.

Responsibilities include overseeing a cross-functional team of electrical, mechanical, firmware, and embedded engineers, taking ownership of the entire design process—from concept to implementation. Technically, you'll focus on embedded Linux development, including device driver development, OS management, and platform integration.

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive expertise in embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot), including kernel development, device tree configuration, and Linux system components.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and shell scripting.
• Familiarity with system bring-up, hardware integration, and low-level debugging.
• Basic knowledge of electronics and the ability to navigate datasheets and schematics.
• Experience working with embedded microcontrollers/processors
• Strong experience with embedded cyber-security such as secure boot
• Experience with the full product development life-cycle, from concept to release.

Bonus Points for:

• Experience with networking hardware and protocols (4G/5G, ModemManager, IPsec).
• Knowledge of Python, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Familiarity with microcontroller development, RTOS, and version control tools like Git.
• Experience with leading a small development team, or project
• Experience with Nvidia Jetson or Video Processing

On offer is a salary between £75-90,000 + annual bonus, as well as health insurance, 27 days holiday + bank holidays, and 50/50 hybrid working.