Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company
Software Engineering Manager
Location: Southampton (Hybrid)
Salary: £100,000 – £115,000 + 20% Bonus + Equity + Benefits
Type: Permanent
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of high-calibre software engineers
- Drive software engineering methodologies, processes and best practices
- Support the 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
Requirements
- 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.
Package
- £100,000 – £115,000 base salary
- 20% bonus
- Equity
- Pension
- Private medical insurance
- Hybrid working (Southampton-based team)
Additional Information
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.
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