Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Lead Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Cambridge, UK
Salary: 60,000 - 75,000
Job Requisition ID: JR(phone number removed)

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.

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

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

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)