Job Description
Senior Software Engineering Manager
South East England | Hybrid
This isn’t a role for a technical leader.
It’s for someone who builds teams that deliver.
The Situation
You’ll lead a 15-person software team working on complex C++ systems in RF and wireless communications.
The engineers are strong.
The challenge is structure, clarity, and consistent delivery within a global organisation.
This role exists to fix that.
What You’ll Own
You won’t be judged on code.
You’ll be judged on whether the team:
* Delivers consistently
* Operates with clarity
* Works effectively across an international structure
Your focus:
* Bring structure and organisation to the team
* Support engineers from graduate to architect
* Remove friction with stakeholders across Europe
* Create an environment where engineers perform at their best
What This Role Is Not
If you want to code — this isn’t your role.
If you lead through technical authority — this isn’t your role.
If you micro-manage — this isn’t your role.
What This Requires
* Experience leading software engineering teams
* Ability to bring order to complex environments
* Comfortable influencing in a large, international organisation
* Background in C++ systems or similar (but no longer hands-on)
The Environment
* C++ systems software
* High-performance, multi-threaded systems
* Data processing / visualisation
* RF and communications technology
Why This Role
You’ll enjoy this if you care about:
* Building effective teams
* Creating clarity from ambiguity
* Delivering through people, not code
Yoh Solutions Ltd (a Day & Zimmermann company) are electronic engineering recruitment specialists sourcing high-calibre permanent and interim engineering talent globally.
To connect with me directly, search Thomas Bird on LinkedIn.