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OverviewThriving, well-established electronics company with a proven track record of delivering high-reliability, hardware-integrated products requires a Head of Software to lead the overall software strategy, ensuring consistent quality, efficient delivery, and long-term technical scalability across embedded, systems, and application layers.Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.This is a senior leadership position within the Engineering Management team, responsible for unifying multiple software groups, setting architectural and engineering standards. The role combines clear strategic ownership with sufficient technical depth to challenge design decisions, guide architecture, and act as the organisation's senior software authority.This is a rare opportunity for an experienced software leader to shape the future capability of an innovative engineering business at an exciting stage of growth and transformation.The ideal candidate will be a delivery-focused leader with a strong background in embedded or hardware-adjacent software environments, proven success building and developing high-performing teams, and a track record of improving software quality, consistency, and organisational alignment at scale.Head of Software essential requirementsProven leadership of multi-disciplinary software teamsStrong background in embedded, systems, or hardware-coupled softwareExperience defining software strategy, architecture governance, and engineering standardsTrack record improving delivery performance, xjdpvnf quality, and technical consistencyAbility to influence at senior technical and executive levelsHead of Software desirable experienceEmbedded Linux on SoCs (e.g., Xilinx or Intel)C/C++ and awareness of modern languages such as Rust or GoCI/CD, automated testing, and controlled release in high-reliability environmentsCross-platform Linux/x86 software integrated with hardwareLocation: CambridgeSalary: Up to 120K