Ref: SYN-45217

Lead Software Engineer

• Location England, South East, Surrey, Woking
• Sector ManufacturingEngineering
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £80000 per annum

Lead Software Engineer – Up to £80,000 – Near Woking (On-Site, 5 Days a Week)

Join a Collaborative Engineering Team Driving Innovation in Embedded Software & FPGA Development

Are you an experienced Lead Software Engineer looking to take ownership of high-impact projects in a growing team? This is a unique opportunity to join a highly collaborative group of 11 engineers, working on cutting-edge FPGA-driven solutions within a well-established and forward-thinking organisation.

This role is fully on-site, Monday to Friday, at a modern engineering and manufacturing hub near Woking. You will be working closely with mechanical, optical, and electronic engineers, driving embedded software and FPGA development forward while shaping the future of the in-house software team.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Full technical ownership – Lead architecture, strategy, and implementation for next-generation embedded systems.
• FPGA-focused – Work on FPGA-based solutions, ensuring high-performance, scalable, and efficient software-hardware integration.
• A close-knit, collaborative team – Work daily with 11 expert engineers who support and challenge each other to excel.
• Make a real impact – Influence the transition of software development from external subcontractors to a fully in-house team.
• On-site benefits – State-of-the-art lab, prototype machining, gym access, and excellent engineering facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop high-performance embedded software solutions with a strong focus on FPGA integration.
• Lead technology strategy, evaluating new technologies and implementing best practices for scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Oversee system design and integration, ensuring seamless functionality across embedded and PC-based software systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the long-term growth of the in-house software team.
• Ensure compliance with security and best-practice software development standards.

What We Are Looking For

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in software development, including 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in FPGA programming and embedded software development.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, or similar languages for embedded applications.
• Experience with microservices, APIs, and modern software architectures.
• Knowledge of video processing and digital imaging technologies is beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site, five days a week, within a collaborative engineering team.

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £80,000, depending on experience.
• Annual production bonus, approximately 3% of basic salary.
• Private healthcare, life insurance, and pension contributions.
• 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• On-site gym, yoga and boxercise classes, free parking, and EV charging.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

How to Apply –  If you are an experienced Lead Software Engineer with FPGA expertise, looking to make a real impact in a collaborative environment, apply now. Contact Zachary Pyne for more details.

Application Process: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you don’t receive a response within this period, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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