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Posted 11 May 2026
Embedded Software Technical Lead
Spectrum IT Recruitment Limited
📍 Fareham, GB
Information TechnologyFull-time
Job description
Our client is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Technical Lead with strong low-level embedded expertise to work on custom hardware platforms in pre-RTOS environments.
Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.
This role requires hands-on experience developing firmware directly on boards, with a strong understanding of hardware interaction, IC communication, and DSP.
Alongside technical capability, candidates must be able to demonstrate ownership and leadership of projects or technical delivery, either as a Technical Lead, Team Lead, or Project Lead.
Key Responsibilities Lead the development of low-level embedded firmware on custom hardware platforms Work in bare metal / pre-RTOS environments Develop and optimise DSP and signal processing functionality Interface directly with ICs and embedded hardware components Take ownership of technical delivery, architecture, and key engineering decisions Collaborate closely with hardware and multidisciplinary engineering teams Mentor and support engineers within the team Drive project delivery, managing technical risks and dependencies Technical Skills Proven bare metal embedded development experience Strong low-level board and hardware interaction xwzovoh experience Experience with IC communication and hardware interfaces DSP and signal processing experience Embedded debugging and low-level diagnostics capability Knowledge of software architecture and embedded system design Assembler experience desirable Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.
This role requires hands-on experience developing firmware directly on boards, with a strong understanding of hardware interaction, IC communication, and DSP.
Alongside technical capability, candidates must be able to demonstrate ownership and leadership of projects or technical delivery, either as a Technical Lead, Team Lead, or Project Lead.
Key Responsibilities Lead the development of low-level embedded firmware on custom hardware platforms Work in bare metal / pre-RTOS environments Develop and optimise DSP and signal processing functionality Interface directly with ICs and embedded hardware components Take ownership of technical delivery, architecture, and key engineering decisions Collaborate closely with hardware and multidisciplinary engineering teams Mentor and support engineers within the team Drive project delivery, managing technical risks and dependencies Technical Skills Proven bare metal embedded development experience Strong low-level board and hardware interaction xwzovoh experience Experience with IC communication and hardware interfaces DSP and signal processing experience Embedded debugging and low-level diagnostics capability Knowledge of software architecture and embedded system design Assembler experience desirable Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.