Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Eastbourne, East Sussex

3 days onsite | 2 days remote

Salary up to £65,000 + Bonus up to 7.5%

KO2's client, a stable and well established engineering company, is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join their development team in Eastbourne. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys both hands-on development and technical leadership, working within a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, along with the opportunity to work on complex embedded systems that support a range of advanced electronic products.

As a Lead Embedded Software Engineer, you will take responsibility for architecting and guiding the development of embedded software used within controller systems, instrumentation, and electronic interfaces. You'll be involved in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from requirements capture through to validation and release.

You'll also play a key role in technical leadership, helping shape software architecture, mentoring engineers, and ensuring projects are delivered to high technical and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the architecture and development of embedded software solutions for advanced electronic systems
Work across the full software development lifecycle, from concept and requirements through to release and validation
Design robust, scalable software architectures that enable reliable and maintainable products
Maintain awareness of technology trends and product roadmaps, identifying opportunities for future software innovation
Take on team leadership responsibilities, including acting as a SCRUM Master where required
Support effective Agile software development processes, including sprint reviews and retrospectives
Mentor and coach engineers within the team, promoting best practices and technical excellence
Ensure clear software completion criteria and robust testing strategies
Maintain and improve automated regression test frameworks and validation processes
Oversee the release of production-ready software, ensuring appropriate design documentation and governance
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver successful projectsSkills & Experience Required

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field
Strong embedded software development experience within electronics-based systems
Experience developing software architectures for embedded products
Experience delivering production-ready electronic systems in an engineering environment
Understanding of embedded processors and hardware interaction
Experience with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies
Experience acting as a SCRUM Master, Product Owner, or technical project lead
Strong understanding of software development processes within regulated or compliance-driven industries
Experience collaborating within multi-disciplinary engineering teamsDesirable Experience

Experience working with international engineering teams
Experience managing integrated software and electronics development projects
Exposure to automated testing and regression frameworksWhy Join KO2's Client?

Salary up to £65,000 plus bonus up to 7.5%
Hybrid working - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Work within a stable, financially strong organisation
Opportunity to lead technical direction and mentor engineers
Strong culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development