Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager

Location: Southampton (Hybrid)

Salary: £100,000 – £115,000 + 20% Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Type: Permanent

We are working with a high-performance engineering team developing advanced software solutions in a complex, R&D-driven environment. They are looking to appoint a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of experienced engineers working on performance-critical systems.

This role sits at the intersection of software and hardware, focusing on real-time, high-throughput applications. You will work closely with technical leads who own the engineering direction, while you focus on team leadership, delivery and engineering excellence.

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• Lead and develop a team of high-calibre software engineers
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• Drive software engineering methodologies, processes and best practices
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• Support the delivery of complex, performance-critical software across the full lifecycle
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• Work closely with technical leads, customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams
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• Ensure high standards in software design, testing and delivery
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• Support team growth, mentoring and career development
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• Experience leading software engineering teams in a technical environment
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• Background in embedded software, systems software, or high-performance computing
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• Strong understanding of real-time or performance-critical systems
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• Experience with software development lifecycles, CI/CD and agile environments
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• Ability to translate complex problems into structured delivery plans
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• Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience
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Experience in wireless communications (e.g. 5G, LTE, PHY) is beneficial but not essential.

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• £100,000 – £115,000 base salary
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• 20% bonus
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• Equity
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• Pension
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• Private medical insurance
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• Hybrid working (Southampton-based team)
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This role is suited to someone who enjoys leading teams and shaping how high-performance software is delivered, rather than remaining fully hands-on in development.

If you would like to find out more, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Yoh Solutions Ltd, a Day & Zimmermann Company, are specialist recruiters supporting advanced engineering teams across embedded software, wireless communications and electronics.