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Embedded Software Manager

United Kingdom, Sheffield · Job Posted February 18, 2026
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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
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