Embedded Software Lead

Salary: £80,000 - 80,000 per year

Requirements:

• Degree in software engineering, computer science, electronics, electrical engineering, or a related field
• Around 10 years of experience in embedded software development within a regulated environment, with medical device experience preferred
• Expert-level embedded software development experience, ideally in C or C++
• Experience working on physical products rather than purely cloud or desktop systems
• Strong design control, version control, testing, and documentation discipline
• Experience across the full product lifecycle, from concept through to launch and improvement
• Awareness of cybersecurity and patient safety principles
• Appreciation of electronics and hardware integration
• Familiarity with medical device standards and regulated pathways such as ISO 13485, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, and IEC 62366

Responsibilities:

• Set and drive the embedded software and systems strategy for the business
• Contribute to early-stage innovation by exploring new technologies in embedded systems and connected medical devices
• Develop proof of concepts and functional prototypes
• Lead system design across software and hardware for new product development
• Own design control, risk management, and verification and validation for software and hardware functions
• Provide technical oversight, review engineers work, and challenge solutions to protect quality
• Identify risks and constraints early and shape product direction through informed engineering decisions
• Investigate complex field issues, complaints, and non-conformances alongside the quality team
• Drive improvements in performance, reliability, and cost across the existing range
• Support usability testing and concept validation

Technologies:

• Cloud
• Embedded
• Hardware
• Support
• C++

More:

We are an innovative and fast-growing medical technology business developing advanced devices in a regulated environment. This is a genuine leadership position within our small R&D team, sitting alongside the mechanical lead and reporting to the Head of R&D. The role is based in Bristol on a hybrid work-from-home basis and offers a salary of up to £80,000 plus bonus, with on-target earnings of £100,000, alongside a strong benefits package and the opportunity to work on medical technology with genuine real-world impact.

last updated 31 week of 2026