Job Title: Lead Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Cambridge, UK
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000
Job Requisition ID: JR(phone number removed)
Overview
Multimatic is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join one of its growing engineering divisions based in Cambridge. This is a key leadership opportunity to shape technical direction, mentor engineers, and influence development practices at an early stage, while benefiting from the stability and long-term investment of a global engineering organisation.
The role operates within a highly technical environment delivering embedded software for prototype and production systems, supporting advanced automotive and related OEM programmes. You will work cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and calibration teams, taking ownership of the software lifecycle from concept through to production and customer support.
Key Areas of Responsibility
* Lead the design, development, and delivery of embedded software for both prototype and production systems, ensuring compliance with OEM and industry standards
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of embedded software engineers, supporting their development and ensuring high-quality output
* Define and drive software architecture, coding standards, and best practices across projects
* Develop and maintain reusable software library blocks to enable scalability and IP reuse across multiple platforms
* Oversee customer integration activities, including calibration, fault diagnosis, and resolution of complex software issues
* Own verification, validation, and testing strategies, ensuring robust and safety-compliant solutions
* Collaborate within an agile environment, promoting continuous improvement across tools, processes, and methodologies
* Work closely with stakeholders across hardware and systems teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery
Ideal Experience and Qualifications
* Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline
* Proven experience in a senior or lead embedded software role within regulated or safety-critical environments such as Automotive, Aerospace, or similar
* Strong proficiency in C for embedded systems, with solid experience applying MISRA C guidelines
* Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring engineering teams and driving technical direction
* Strong understanding of real-time systems, including interrupts, peripherals, and 32-bit microcontroller architectures
* Experience with fixed-point and floating-point arithmetic
* Good knowledge of compilers, build systems, CI pipelines, and software development toolchains
* Hands-on experience with Vector tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, and VFlash
* Experience working with AUTOSAR architectures (BSW, RTE, ASW), ideally with Vector MICROSAR and DaVinci
Desirable Experience
* Experience with MATLAB and Simulink, including model-based development and code generation
* Exposure to unit, SIL, and HIL testing methodologies
* Experience managing and reviewing software requirements
* System-level understanding of power electronics and control systems
* Knowledge of ISO 26262 and functional safety frameworks (ASIL)