Lead Embedded Software EngineerEastbourne, East Sussex3 days onsite | 2 days remoteSalary 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 ResponsibilitiesLead the architecture and development of embedded software solutions for advanced electronic systemsWork across the full software development lifecycle, from concept and requirements through to release and validationDesign robust, scalable software architectures that enable reliable and maintainable productsMaintain awareness of technology trends and product roadmaps, identifying opportunities for future software innovationTake on team leadership responsibilities, including acting as a SCRUM Master where requiredSupport effective Agile software development processes, including sprint reviews and retrospectivesMentor and coach engineers within the team, promoting best practices and technical excellenceEnsure clear software completion criteria and robust testing strategiesMaintain and improve automated regression test frameworks and validation processesOversee the release of production-ready software, ensuring appropriate design documentation and governanceCollaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver successful projectsSkills & Experience RequiredDegree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related fieldStrong embedded software development experience within electronics-based systemsExperience developing software architectures for embedded productsExperience delivering production-ready electronic systems in an engineering environmentUnderstanding of embedded processors and hardware interactionExperience with Agile and Waterfall development methodologiesExperience acting as a SCRUM Master, Product Owner, or technical project leadStrong understanding of software development processes within regulated or compliance-driven industriesExperience collaborating within multi-disciplinary engineering teamsDesirable ExperienceExperience working with international engineering teamsExperience managing integrated software and electronics development projectsExposure 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 remoteWork within a stable, financially strong organisationOpportunity to lead technical direction and mentor engineersStrong culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvementExcellent opportunities for career progression and professional developmentJBRP1_UKTJ