Head of Software
Posted on Jul 13, 2026 by CV-Library
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£100k - £120k Annual
Full-Time
Head of Software – Cambridge
Thriving, well-established electronics business delivering high-reliability, hardware-integrated products is seeking a Head of Software to define strategy, align multiple software teams, and drive consistent, scalable delivery across embedded, systems, and application layers.
Forming part of the Engineering Management team, the Head of Software will provide structure, technical direction, and organisational alignment across a group of highly capable engineers.
This is a strategic leadership role with line management of multiple direct reports across Cambridge and offshore software teams, alongside clear progression toward wider technical leadership.
As the product enters an exciting new phase, you will play a key role in turning ambitious software development plans into reality.
Essential
Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary software teams (ideally manager-of-managers)
Strong background in embedded software, ideally with embedded Linux experience
Experience defining software strategy, architecture governance, and engineering standards
Consultative, evidence-led leadership style with curiosity to understand the “why”
Desirable
C/C++ and awareness of modern languages such as Rust or Go
CI/CD, automated testing, and controlled release in high-reliability environments
Experience bringing multiple teams together and aligning ways of working
Salary: Up to £120K
Location: Cambridge area
Thriving, well-established electronics business delivering high-reliability, hardware-integrated products is seeking a Head of Software to define strategy, align multiple software teams, and drive consistent, scalable delivery across embedded, systems, and application layers.
Forming part of the Engineering Management team, the Head of Software will provide structure, technical direction, and organisational alignment across a group of highly capable engineers.
This is a strategic leadership role with line management of multiple direct reports across Cambridge and offshore software teams, alongside clear progression toward wider technical leadership.
As the product enters an exciting new phase, you will play a key role in turning ambitious software development plans into reality.
Essential
Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary software teams (ideally manager-of-managers)
Strong background in embedded software, ideally with embedded Linux experience
Experience defining software strategy, architecture governance, and engineering standards
Consultative, evidence-led leadership style with curiosity to understand the “why”
Desirable
C/C++ and awareness of modern languages such as Rust or Go
CI/CD, automated testing, and controlled release in high-reliability environments
Experience bringing multiple teams together and aligning ways of working
Salary: Up to £120K
Location: Cambridge area
Reference: 225364369
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Head of Software
Posted on Jul 13, 2026 by CV-Library
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£100k - £120k Annual
Full-Time
Head of Software – Cambridge
Thriving, well-established electronics business delivering high-reliability, hardware-integrated products is seeking a Head of Software to define strategy, align multiple software teams, and drive consistent, scalable delivery across embedded, systems, and application layers.
Forming part of the Engineering Management team, the Head of Software will provide structure, technical direction, and organisational alignment across a group of highly capable engineers.
This is a strategic leadership role with line management of multiple direct reports across Cambridge and offshore software teams, alongside clear progression toward wider technical leadership.
As the product enters an exciting new phase, you will play a key role in turning ambitious software development plans into reality.
Essential
Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary software teams (ideally manager-of-managers)
Strong background in embedded software, ideally with embedded Linux experience
Experience defining software strategy, architecture governance, and engineering standards
Consultative, evidence-led leadership style with curiosity to understand the “why”
Desirable
C/C++ and awareness of modern languages such as Rust or Go
CI/CD, automated testing, and controlled release in high-reliability environments
Experience bringing multiple teams together and aligning ways of working
Salary: Up to £120K
Location: Cambridge area
Thriving, well-established electronics business delivering high-reliability, hardware-integrated products is seeking a Head of Software to define strategy, align multiple software teams, and drive consistent, scalable delivery across embedded, systems, and application layers.
Forming part of the Engineering Management team, the Head of Software will provide structure, technical direction, and organisational alignment across a group of highly capable engineers.
This is a strategic leadership role with line management of multiple direct reports across Cambridge and offshore software teams, alongside clear progression toward wider technical leadership.
As the product enters an exciting new phase, you will play a key role in turning ambitious software development plans into reality.
Essential
Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary software teams (ideally manager-of-managers)
Strong background in embedded software, ideally with embedded Linux experience
Experience defining software strategy, architecture governance, and engineering standards
Consultative, evidence-led leadership style with curiosity to understand the “why”
Desirable
C/C++ and awareness of modern languages such as Rust or Go
CI/CD, automated testing, and controlled release in high-reliability environments
Experience bringing multiple teams together and aligning ways of working
Salary: Up to £120K
Location: Cambridge area
Reference: 225364369
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