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Embedded Software Tech Lead (IC Bring-Up, Pre-Tapeout Validation) Whiteley, Fareham (3 days per week onsite) £80,000 + 10% Bonus This role cannot offer Visa Sponsorship. Your new company You'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 role This 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 life cycle from concept through to production. A key part of the role is technical ownership. This is not a position for someone who has only contributed as an individual contributor. 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. From a technical perspective, this is a true Embedded role. 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. The environment is collaborative with a strong engineering culture where people are trusted to take ownership and make a tangible impact on product direction. Despite its growth trajectory, there remains a close-knit feel across teams, with a real emphasis on knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. What you'll need to succeed You will already be operating at Senior/Lead level with 2+ years leadership experience (either mentoring others or leading projects). We are looking for Semiconductor life cycle experience, specifically deep knowledge 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. A background in Bare Metal development is critical, as is familiarity with working directly with hardware, interfaces and ICs. 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. Beyond technical capability, you will be someone who enjoys leading from the front, able to guide engineers, make decisions and take responsibility for outcomes within a fast-moving product environment. What you'll get in return In 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. The working environment is collaborative and engaging, with modern offices and flexible working hours available. What you need to do now To find out more or to be considered, please apply directly or get in touch for a confidential discussion with Max Wilcock, Senior Business Director. At Hays Technology, we're shaping the future of recruitment. As demand for specialist engineering talent continues to grow, we work closely with organisations and individuals to create opportunities where people can make a real impact. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Senior Front End Developers (React, TypeScript) Guildford, Surrey (Office-Based) £70000 - £100000 + 25% Bonus, 10% Pension, Private Medical. Must haves: - Must work 5 days per week in the office in Guildford. - Must have worked in a Senior Developer role already. Your new company This leading engineering software provider is expanding its Front End capability with 2 new Senior React hires as part of a major modernisation of its global product suite. You will be working in their state-of-the-art offices in the heart of Guildford 5 days per week, close to the University and with excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas in Surrey. You'll join a business with decades of experience taking them to a market leading position. Building on an impressive 2025 they pushed over 100 headcount and have the investment and product positioning to double this in the next 1-2 years. Your new role You will join a newly created internal Front End Engineering function within a very well-established R&D Engineering team of over 50 Engineers. You will be modernising a long established suite of desktop products into high performance, web native applications. This is a senior, hands-on position where you will lead the delivery of modern user interfaces, scalable component frameworks and robust Front End architectures. You will work closely with product managers, UX specialists and Back End engineers to translate complex scientific and engineering workflows into intuitive, high quality user experiences. You will help establish engineering standards, contribute to architectural decisions and mentor junior developers as the team scales. It's an R&D environment where problem solving, constant communication and taking ownership is encouraged as part of your daily responsibilities. If you're looking for a role helping to solve real-world problems this would be a great fit. What you'll need to succeed We are looking for Senior level experience as a Front End Engineer with deep hands-on expertise in modern web development, including mentoring others and establishing Front End standards. 6+ years working with modern JavaScript frameworks, namely React and supporting by TypeScript. Must have strong Front End architecture experience building scalable UI systems, extending to component-based design and web application performance. The main desirable is Electron experience, alongside contributions to platform level UI and previous work within scientific or engineering organisations. What you'll get in return You'll work for a technology focused company building innovative products. There's an excellent rewards scheme in place including an annual bonus up to 25%, 10% pension match, private healthcare, 28 days holiday and long term sick cover. There is parking on site or a shuttle bus for train commuters to Guildford and a modern office space with excellent amenities and the company offer relocation assistance for those moving to the area. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Senior Business Director. At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.