Lead Embedded Software Engineer in Lakenham

Job Description

Lead Software Engineer | Hybrid | Norwich\n\nThis is an opportunity to join an innovative engineering company developing next- electric drive systems.\n\nYou will take technical leadership of embedded software development across BSW and application layers, helping to define architecture and deliver robust, high-performance software for electric drive technologies from concept through to production.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\n * Leading the design and development of embedded software across motor control, inverter control, DC-DC systems, diagnostics and related vehicle functions.\n\n * Defining and maintaining software architecture aligned to system and product requirements.\n\n * Driving full lifecycle delivery from requirements through implementation, verification, validation and release.\n\n * Collaborating closely with systems, hardware, controls and test teams to ensure seamless integration and system performance.\n\n * Overseeing software integration, bench testing, HIL validation and system-level debugging activities.\n\n * Driving software quality, compliance and continuous improvement across tools, processes and standards.\n\nRequirements:\n\n * Strong experience in embedded software development for electric drive, automotive or safety-critical systems.\n\n * Proven ability to lead software teams and deliver complex embedded projects in a structured environment.\n\n * Strong understanding of embedded architecture, real-time systems and control software integration.\n\n * Experience with software verification and validation including unit, integration and system-level testing.\n\n * Familiarity with ISO 26262, ASPICE, MISRA C and functional safety principles.\n\nBonus Skills:\n\n * Experience with motor control, inverter or power electronics software integration.\n\n * Knowledge of model-based development, CI/CD, automated testing and configuration management.\n\n * Experience working closely with hardware and controls teams in electrification or automotive systems.\n\nApply now to join a highly innovative company operating at the forefront of electrification technology.\n\nPlatform Recruitment: Platform Recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including Electronics, Embedded Software, FPGA, Mechanical, C++, DevOps, Technical Sales, Project Management and more