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Platform Engineering Lead - Up to £85,000

Humand Talent
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7 months ago
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Platform Engineering Lead: Join a Pioneering Team in Cutting-Edge Technology


Are you passionate about driving innovation in Hardware engineering?


Ready to lead a multidisciplinary team on ground-breaking projects?


We’re looking for aPlatform Engineering Leadwho can bring technical mastery and leadership to an exciting, dynamic team.


Why This Role is Great:


  • End-to-End Ownership: You'll oversee the complete system lifecycle, from conceptual design to the final product. Get ready to steer hardware and software integration for advanced systems.
  • Cutting-Edge Projects: You’ll work on advanced technologies that shape the future, including embedded Linux, custom hardware, and network solutions. Dive into everything from low-level device drivers to custom OS builds.
  • Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: You’ll collaborate with experts from electrical, mechanical, software, and algorithms teams—bringing holistic solutions to life.
  • Innovation-Driven: This role encourages creativity. You’ll have the opportunity to explore novel solutions, work


The Wishlist:


We’re looking for someone who brings a unique mix of experience. If you have some of these skills, we’d love to hear from you:


  • Team leadership with a knack for inspiring innovation
  • Strong C/C++ programming and shell scripting skills
  • Experience in embedded Linux environments, including Yocto and Buildroot
  • Familiarity with network hardware and software stacks (4G/5G modems, VPNs, IPsec)
  • Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, and version control tools (Git, SVN)
  • A drive to innovate and push the boundaries of system engineering


Why Apply?


  • Lead a Talented Team: Guide and mentor engineers while staying hands-on with some of the most exciting tech in the industry.
  • Shape the Future: You’ll play a key role in defining the product roadmap and driving the engineering strategy forward.
  • Professional Growth: With a mix of leadership and hands-on work, this role provides a perfect balance for developing your career in both technical and managerial directions.
  • Global Impact: Be part of projects that matter—your work will power solutions used worldwide.
  • Salaryup to £85,000 (flexible)
  • Profit ShareScheme
  • Work on aglobal scale


So, if you’re looking for anew challengeat a well established tech driven company, who are ready totake things to the next level,please don’t hesitate to apply!


Keywords: Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Embedded Systems, Firmware Development, System Integration, Network Protocols, Cyber-Physical Systems, Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS), Sensor Networks, Microcontroller/Microprocessor Systems, Cloud Computing, Edge Computing, Wireless Communication, Device Management, Requirements Engineering, Testing and Validation, Reliability Engineering, Scalability, Security Engineering, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Agile Development, Prototyping, Simulation and Modeling, Power Management, Signal Processing.

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