Head of Software

Head of Software

Location: Cambridge (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £120,000

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

ACR Technology is working with an established, employee-owned technology business to recruit a Head of Software for its Cambridge team.

Developing high-performance connectivity products used globally in mission-critical environments, the business is looking for an experienced software leader to shape technical direction, develop its people and improve how software is delivered.

The Role

You’ll take responsibility for the software function, combining strategic leadership with the technical depth to challenge architecture and guide engineering decisions.

The software spans embedded Linux on Xilinx and Intel SoCs through to x86 Linux applications, with C/C++, networking and technologies including HDMI, DisplayPort and USB.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting the software strategy and technical direction in line with the product roadmap.
• Leading, coaching and developing the software team.
• Reviewing architecture and encouraging a consistent approach across products and platforms.
• Strengthening engineering standards, CI/CD, automated testing and release management.
• Improving delivery planning, software quality and predictability.
• Working closely with hardware, product and wider business teams to deliver reliable products.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience leading software teams within an embedded, electronics or hardware-focused product business.
• A strong technical background in C/C++ and Linux, with the ability to assess architectural decisions and engineering trade-offs.
• Experience taking complex software products through development, testing and release.
• A track record of developing people and improving engineering practices.
• The ability to balance long-term technical direction with day-to-day delivery priorities.
• Clear communication and a collaborative approach across technical and commercial teams.

Experience with video, IP networking, HDMI, DisplayPort or USB would be particularly relevant.

What’s on Offer?

• A salary of up to £120,000.
• Ownership of the software function and influence over technical direction.
• The opportunity to shape a team developing complex products for a global customer base.
• An established, employee-owned business.
• Hybrid working following the initial probation period.

Interested?

Apply with your CV or contact Sam Payne at ACR Technology for a confidential conversation.

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