Overview

Lead embedded innovation in a cutting-edge marine tech environment. Shape the future of navigation systems with your firmware expertise.

Senior Software Engineer

Location: Margate

Salary: Highly competitive DOE

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Private healthcare
• Generous annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Professional development support

About the role

Join a pioneering technology firm specialising in advanced marine navigation systems. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll collaborate closely with the CTO and R&D Director to drive innovation, lead firmware development, and guide product evolution from concept to delivery.

You'll be instrumental in shaping technical strategy and mentoring junior engineers, while ensuring seamless integration between hardware and software. You'll lead feasibility studies, design reviews, and risk assessments, while staying ahead of industry trends and embedding new technologies into our product roadmap. This is a hands-on leadership role with scope to manage projects and influence long-term technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Leading embedded firmware design and development
• Mentoring junior engineers and ensuring delivery standards
• Collaborating on product concept development
• Translating system requirements into software specifications
• Designing and testing software programs and protocols
• Integrating software with hardware systems
• Researching and applying emerging technologies
• Managing technical risks and advising on design best practices
• Supporting design reviews and resolving technical challenges
• Project management and delivery oversight
• Supporting engineering operations and production troubleshooting
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations

Candidate requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 10+ years' experience in embedded software development
• Proven leadership in technical teams
• Strong experience with ARM microcontrollers and FreeRTOS
• Skilled in Visual Studio and microprocessor development tools
• Familiarity with automated testing and RF communication systems
• Background in marine navigation or RF communication is a plus
• Expertise in bare-metal and RTOS-based firmware design
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to dynamic environments

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