Skills

Leadership Python C/C++ Rust Version Control Architecture Software Development Team Leadership C++ Embedded Systems

Job Specifications

Head of Software

Location: Cambridge

Salary: PS100,000 - PS200,000 (maybe more for the right person!) + Equity + Benefits

This is an opportunity to step in at the very beginning of a fast-growing, well-backed technology company and take ownership of building out the software function. With significant investment already secured and rapid headcount growth underway, this role offers both immediate impact and long-term career upside.

The Role

You'll first task will be help further grow your team, as well setting the direction for how software is developed and delivered across the business. That means shaping architecture, defining tools and processes, and getting hands-on with coding in the early stages. Over time, your focus will shift towards leading a dedicated team of engineers as the group expands.

Your work will span:

Developing real-time embedded systems and ensuring they integrate seamlessly with hardware
Introducing modern engineering practices, from testing frameworks to version control and automation
Working closely with electronics and systems engineers to deliver high-reliability products
Hiring, mentoring, and guiding a growing team of software specialists

About You

We're looking for an ambitious engineer who's ready to step into a leadership role. You'll need to combine strong technical expertise with the drive to scale a new function inside a company that's moving fast.

Ideally, you'll bring:

Deep experience with embedded C/C++ or Rust (RTOS, bare-metal, or similar environments)
Familiarity with microcontrollers, SoCs, and low-level software development
Some exposure to Python or similar tools for rapid prototyping and algorithm work
A track record of technical leadership - whether through project ownership, architecture, or small-team leadership

What's on Offer

Competitive salary (PS150k-PS200k depending on experience)
Significant equity participation for all engineers
Private medical, dental, and optical cover (including dependants), plus cycle-to-work scheme
The chance to shape a new team in a high-growth, well-funded environment

About the Company

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd are established experts in the recruitment of Electronics, Software, Mechanical and Manufacturing staff. Our consultants are technical specialists who quickly understand complex requirements and only put forward quality applicants. Appointing us to do what we do best allows our clients to spend more time on what they do best. We have advanced technical recruitment expertise developed over 18 years of successful engineering recruitment. We utilise that expertise to understand our clients’ requir... Know more