Head of Embedded Software (Hands on position) – Cancer Treatment Equipment (no previous medical experience required)
Location: Maidstone Innovation Centre (Onsite)
Salary: £100,000+ (there is flexibility on this for the right person)+ Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We’re partnering with a well-established, boutique medical product development company that specialises in working on life saving medical equipment. Their technology interfaces with precision hardware used in state of the art medical equipment including cancer treatment and radiation therapy – making a real difference in the field of oncology.
🧠 What You’ll Be Doing:
As the head of firmware, you’ll take technical ownership of the embedded software platform, working with cross discipline engineers, teams and product designers to bring innovative imaging solutions to life. You’ll have responsibility for the firmware development in the company and report directly to the Managing Director. This is a unique opportunity to play a strategic role as part of the senior leadership team whilst remaining hands on with the software. The company are well established but small so the majority of the leadership responsibilities are overseeing the high level software decisions more than dealing with personal management. Despite this you will need to be comfortable as the technical authority and be overseeing two developers (one of which senior). there is potential that overtime this position could transition into a CTO position.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role where your input will shape the direction of new and existing product development.
🛠 Tech Environment:
* Microprocessors: ARM, NXP
* OS: FreeRTOS
* Language: C++, C
* Interfaces & Protocols: HDMI, MIPI, USB, DisplayPort
* Other: High-speed data transfer, real-time video/image processing (there is scope to work with machine vision but this is not essential)
* Experience in regulated industries (e.g., medical, automotive, aerospace) is beneficial, but medical experience is not required.
👤 About You:
* Strong Embedded and C++ experience in an embedded environment
* Proven experience with FreeRTOS or similar RTOS platforms
* Comfortable working close to hardware (bare metal and RTOS)
* Familiarity with multimedia interfaces (HDMI, USB, DisplayPort) and high-speed data
* Previous team leadership experience or mentoring responsibilities
* You thrive in a collaborative, innovative and mission-driven environment
⭐ What’s on Offer:
* Be part of a business whose products are used in real-world clinical settings around the globe
* Autonomy, ownership, and a clear progression path to expand your team and impact
* Work alongside a passionate, cross-functional team of engineers and scientists
* Modern on-site facilities at the Maidstone Innovation Centre
* Competitive salary of £100,000+, depending on experience
If you’re ready to lead meaningful projects at the intersection of embedded systems and life-changing medical technology, we’d love to hear from you.
* 📩 To apply, please send your up-to-date CV today.