Job Title: Embedded Software Team Leader\n\nLocation: Nottingham\n\nSalary: Up to £75,000\n\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an Embedded Software Team Leader to join a technology-driven business based in Nottingham. This role is ideal for an experienced embedded engineer who still enjoys being technically hands-on, while also leading and developing a small, high-performing team.\n\nYou will combine embedded software development with day-to-day technical leadership, guiding a team of five engineers and playing a key role in shaping architecture, standards, and delivery across multiple embedded projects.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs Embedded Software Team Leader, you will remain deeply involved in hands-on development while providing technical direction, mentoring, and support to your team. You'll work closely with hardware, systems, and product stakeholders to deliver robust, high-quality embedded solutions.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead firmware delivery across multiple projects, from project estimation and technical risk assessment through to implementation and release\nRemain hands-on in embedded software development across active projects\nProduce and review firmware estimates, schedules, and work packages, balancing accuracy, speed, and commercial reality\nDefine and maintain software architecture, coding standards, and best practices\nContribute to requirements definition, technical planning, and estimations\nPerform code reviews and support continuous improvement\nCollaborate with hardware, systems, and test teams to deliver integrated solutions\nSupport project delivery, balancing technical excellence with timelinesAbout You\n\nStrong background in embedded C/C++ development\nExperience working Bare metal, RTOS and/or linux platforms.\nProven experience providing technical leadership or mentoring within an engineering team\nComfortable balancing hands-on engineering with leadership responsibilities\nGood understanding of software development lifecycles and version control (e.g.

Git)\nStrong communication skills and a collaborative leadership styleDesirable Experience\n\nExposure to regulated, safety-critical, or high-reliability systems\nExperience with Agile or modern development methodologies\nExperience designing and delivering secure, cyber-resilient embedded systemsWhy Join?\n\nHands-on technical leadership role - not a pure management position\nOpportunity to shape and grow an embedded software team\nWork on a range of technically challenging and impactful products\nSupportive engineering culture with clear progression opportunities\nHybrid working availableLocation\n\nThis role is based in Nottingham, offering excellent transport links and a strong local tech community.\n\nIf you're an experienced embedded engineer ready to take the next step into hands-on technical leadership, or an experienced team leader looking for a new challenge this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.\n\nApply now or contact KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for more information