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Joining their Sheffield-based team, you'll be leading their embedded software engineering efforts to match our ambition to radically reimagine transport and energy in Africa through the development of intelligent battery systems that power our energy distribution network across the continent. You'll be managing a team of embedded software engineers who design and test firmware that runs in our MOPO Batteries, working with ESP32 microcontrollers to build the embedded systems that manage battery performance, communication, and diagnostics. You'll provide technical leadership, set architectural direction, and ensure delivery of robust firmware solutions that directly enable thousands of customers to access reliable, renewable energy while supporting our expansion into e-mobility solutions. It's an exciting and varied challenge where your leadership drives real-world impact.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers, fostering their growth and development
Set technical direction and architectural standards for our embedded systems and firmware development
Work collaboratively across the company to continuously refine how our battery systems can create the greatest impact, get to market quickly, and operate reliably for our customers
Balance hands-on technical contribution with team leadership, conducting code reviews and providing technical guidance
Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and delivery of firmware features across multiple products
Establish and champion best practices in embedded development, including testing strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and documentation
Collaborate with hardware engineering and product teams to define system requirements and validate designs
Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and guide the team through debugging firmware and hardware integration issues
Contribute to product development strategy and technical roadmap planning
Requirements:
Proven experience managing and leading embedded software engineering teams
Excellent knowledge of C language for embedded systems and embedded software architecture
Experience with microcontroller platforms (ESP32 or similar)
Knowledge of hardware communication protocols: SPI, UART, I2C, CAN
Strong understanding of CI/CD, unit testing, and quality assurance for firmware
Version control systems (e.g., Git) and development workflow management
Experience with debugging tools like logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and JTAG debuggers
Ability to read schematics and collaborate effectively with hardware engineers
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with diverse stakeholders
Nice to have:
Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP, UDP, TLS, HTTP
Knowledge of Bluetooth LE, GAP, GATT
Familiarity with low-level aspects of RTOS
Experience with custom bootloaders and OTA update systems
Background in energy, mobility, or IoT sectors
Experience with power optimization and battery management systems
Track record of scaling embedded teams in startup or high-growth environments