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Software Development Manager

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

A well-established and rapidly growing electronics-focused engineering company, delivering advanced solutions, is seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead its software engineering capability. This role combines people leadership, technical oversight, and strategic development within a highly technical environment.

You’ll be responsible for shaping how software is delivered across complex electronic systems, while building and nurturing a team capable of meeting both current and future business needs.

The Role

Lead, motivate, and develop a team of software engineers across multiple projects and domains

Set clear technical direction and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality software solutions

Define, own, and continuously improve software development processes and engineering standards

Work closely with senior engineering leadership to align software strategy with business objectives

Translate complex system requirements into structured delivery plans, estimates, and dependencies

Oversee development, integration, verification, and release activities

Promote modern development practices, tools, and robust architectural approaches

Contribute to long-term technology and capability roadmaps

Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality frameworks, and regulatory expectations

Maintain hands-on technical engagement where appropriate, acting as a technical authority and escalation point

The Candidate

Extensive background in software engineering within an electronics or systems-based environment

Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing software engineering teams

Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, governance, and best practice

Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to structure and simplify complex challenges

Confident communicator, comfortable working with engineers, managers, and non-technical stakeholders

Experience in embedded, hardware-adjacent, or real-time software environments is advantageous

Knowledge of C/C++ or similar low-level languages is beneficial

Exposure to FPGA-based systems or experience working alongside FPGA design teams is beneficial

Background in safety-critical, regulated, or high-reliability industries is a plus

A collaborative leader who values quality, clarity, and continuous improvement

The Offer

Salary up to circa £85,000, depending on experience. Hybrid working model with flexible hours. Private medical cover and comprehensive benefits package

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