Embedded Software Technical Lead

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.