Tech Lead (Python) -

Embedded Software Tech Lead (IC Bring-Up, Pre-Tapeout Validation)Whiteley, Fareham (3 days per week onsite)£80,000 + 10% BonusThis role cannot offer Visa Sponsorship.Your new companyYou'll be joining the European HQ of a high-growth, innovation-led semiconductor business operating at the forefront of next-gen connectivity technology. The company is pushing technical boundaries, with significant investment into R&D and a clear vision to lead across firmware and software.The role is hybrid and you'll be required to work 3 days onsite in Whiteley.Your new roleThis is a hands-on Technical Lead position sitting within a specialist embedded software team, where you will take ownership of a small sub-team of engineers while remaining deeply involved in engineering delivery. You will be responsible for driving the design, development and delivery of low-level embedded software and firmware for advanced capacitive sensing products, working across the full software lifecycle from concept through to production.You will bring prior experience leading projects or mentoring engineers, with accountability for delivery, technical direction and quality. While overall team allocation sits with the Software Manager, you'll be the technical authority for your sub-team, guiding architecture decisions, overseeing delivery and supporting engineers day-to-day.You will be working close to the hardware, developing low-level software on boards in a pre-RTOS environment. Strong experience in bare metal development is essential, alongside a solid understanding of IC interaction and Digital Signal Processing concepts. The work combines firmware development in C with higher-level modelling and algorithm development using Python, giving a strong blend of low-level engineering and system-level thinking.What you'll need to succeedYou will already be operating at Senior/Lead level with 2+ years leadership experience (either mentoring others or leading projects).We are looking for Semiconductor lifecycle experience, specifically deep knowlegde of IC Bring Up / Pre-Tapeout Validation.You will bring strong experience in embedded software and firmware development using C, alongside practical experience working at a low level on embedded targets. You will ideally have exposure to DSP or similar signal processing concepts, alongside experience using Python or similar tools for modelling, simulation or data analysis.What you'll get in returnIn return, you'll be joining a business where engineering excellence sits at the core of its success, offering the chance to work on genuinely cutting-edge technology in a role that blends leadership with hands-on development. The package includes a salary of up to £80,000, a 10% annual bonus, private healthcare and a strong range of wellbeing support.
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