Software Engineering Manager – High Performance Systems

About the role

We are working with a high‑performance engineering team developing advanced software solutions in a complex, R&D‑driven environment. The Software Engineering Manager will lead a team of experienced engineers building performance‑critical, real‑time, high‑throughput applications that sit at the intersection of software and hardware.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of high‑calibre software engineers.
• Drive software engineering methodologies, processes and best practices.
• Support delivery of complex, performance‑critical software across the full lifecycle.
• Work closely with technical leads, customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ensure high standards in software design, testing and delivery.
• Support team growth, mentoring and career development.

Required profile

• Experience leading software engineering teams in a technical environment.
• Background in embedded software, systems software, or high‑performance computing.
• Strong understanding of real‑time or performance‑critical systems.
• Experience with software development lifecycles, CI/CD and agile environments.
• Ability to translate complex problems into structured delivery plans.
• Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in wireless communications (e.g., 5G, LTE, PHY) is beneficial but not essential.

Required skills

• Embedded software
• Systems software
• High‑performance computing
• Real‑time systems
• CI/CD
• Agile development
• Wireless communications (5G, LTE, PHY)

What we offer

• £100,000 – £115,000 base salary
• 20% bonus
• Equity
• Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Hybrid working (Southampton‑based team)