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Head of Software

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 90,000 - 110,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

HEAD OF SOFTWARE | Must be eligible for security clearance!
Location: Cambridgeshire
Working Environment: Hybrid

We’re partnering with a local tech consultancy who are at a pivotal stage in their journey, with growth driven by the delivery of cutting-edge, high-quality products across multiple sectors, and looking for a Head of Software to step into a strategic leadership role where your impact will directly shape the company’s growth trajectory.

Reporting to the SVP of Engineering, you’ll lead and scale a multidisciplinary software function of circa 25 engineers (and growing), including managers and individual contributors. This role blends technical leadership, people management, customer engagement, and operational excellence.

Key Reposonsibilities:

Lead & grow a high-performing team across software, firmware, DSP, FPGA, AI/ML
Develop and mentor leaders, managing managers and driving capability across the function
Drive process excellence, implementing robust, scalable software engineering practices
Ensure delivery quality, maintaining high standards across varied project types (from prototypes to production systems)
Partner with customers, supporting technical sales, bids, and ongoing relationships
Oversee project planning & resourcing, ensuring the right skills are aligned to delivery needs
Contribute to strategic growth, aligning engineering output with business goals
Key Requirements:

Proven experience leading software teams in a consultancy or fee-for-service environment
A track record of scaling teams and implementing rigorous, effective engineering processes
Strong line management experience, including managing managers.
Succesful background in developing software products with a broad technical understanding across:
Firmware
Cloud & applications
Testing & quality
AI/ML (desirable)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to obtain security clearance

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