Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Lead Embedded Software Engineer Overview

Multimatic is looking for a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join its expanding engineering division in Cambridge. This position offers a significant leadership opportunity to influence technical direction, mentor engineers, and shape development practices early in the project lifecycle, all while benefiting from the stability and long-term investment of a global engineering organization.

The role is situated in a highly technical environment focused on delivering embedded software for both prototype and production systems, supporting advanced automotive and related OEM programs. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and calibration teams, taking ownership of the software lifecycle from concept through to production and customer support.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of embedded software for both prototype and production systems, ensuring compliance with OEM and industry standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of embedded software engineers, supporting their professional growth and ensuring high-quality output.
• Define and implement software architecture, coding standards, and best practices across various projects.
• Develop and maintain reusable software library blocks to facilitate scalability and intellectual property reuse across multiple platforms.
• Oversee customer integration activities, including calibration, fault diagnosis, and resolution of complex software issues.
• Own the verification, validation, and testing strategies to ensure robust and safety-compliant solutions.
• Collaborate in an agile environment, promoting continuous improvement across tools, processes, and methodologies.
• Work closely with stakeholders from hardware and systems teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

Ideal Experience and Qualifications

• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior or lead embedded software role within regulated or safety-critical environments such as Automotive or Aerospace.
• Strong proficiency in C programming for embedded systems, with solid experience applying MISRA C guidelines.
• Experience in leading or mentoring engineering teams and driving technical direction.
• A strong understanding of real-time systems, including interrupts, peripherals, and 32-bit microcontroller architectures.
• Experience with fixed-point and floating-point arithmetic.
• Good knowledge of compilers, build systems, CI pipelines, and software development toolchains.
• Hands-on experience with Vector tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, and VFlash.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR architectures, ideally with Vector MICROSAR and DaVinci.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink, including model-based development and code generation.
• Exposure to unit, SIL, and HIL testing methodologies.
• Experience managing and reviewing software requirements.
• System-level understanding of power electronics and control systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and functional safety frameworks (ASIL).

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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