Head of Engineering - #1686374

Head of Engineering – Firmware

Cardiff (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)

£80,000–£90,000 + benefits

We’re looking for a Head of Engineering to lead our firmware development team in Cardiff. If you're passionate about embedded systems, leading high-performing teams, and delivering scalable, production-grade firmware, this is a chance to make your mark.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and scaling a growing team of firmware engineers


• Setting technical direction across embedded systems architecture and development


• Working cross-functionally with Product, Hardware, QA, and Ops


• Driving best practices in firmware design, testing, CI/CD, and release management


• Mentoring talent and shaping engineering culture as we scale

What You’ll Bring

• Leadership experience in embedded/firmware engineering (ideally in a commercial product environment)


• Strong C/C++ skills and experience with RTOS, microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, STM32), and low-level interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART)


• A track record of delivering robust, secure, production firmware


• Great communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with OTA updates, secure firmware design, and IoT platforms


• Exposure to regulated environments or firmware safety standards (e.g. ISO 26262, IEC 61508)

Why Us?

• Hybrid working (Cardiff HQ – 2–3 days a week)


• Competitive salary + bonus potential


• 25 days holiday + bank holidays


• Culture of innovation, collaboration, and trust


• Real influence on product and technical strategy