Lead Software Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of embedded software and algorithms for advanced touch sensing products. You will lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions throughout the full software lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end development of embedded firmware and algorithms
Define software architecture and key technical decisions
Manage project delivery, ensuring timelines, quality, and requirements are met
Mentor and support engineers across the team
Drive Agile/SCRUM processes (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)
Collaborate with hardware, IC, and application teams
Manage technical risks and dependencies
Support customer integration with hardware and host systemsTechnical Skills

Strong embedded C development (assembler desirable)
Experience with embedded systems debugging and low-level drivers
Algorithm development and data analysis (Python, MATLAB or similar)
Knowledge of software architecture and system design
Familiarity with version control (Git/SVN) and development tools
Understanding of DSP or image processing (desirable)Requirements

Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar
7+ years' experience in software/firmware development
2+ years in a technical leadership or mentoring role
Proven delivery of complex, cross-functional projects
Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skillsSpectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy