Head of Software
Location
Great Chesterford, Essex
Job Type
Full-time
Category
computer-and-mathematical
Posted
June 16, 2026
Thriving Technical Consultancy seeks an accomplished Head of Software to lead a multidisciplinary Software department. Working across Embedded Software, DSP, FPGA and AI/ML you'll be supporting technologies such as radar, sensing and communications for a range of Client projects primarily in the Defence sector. You’ll bring a balance of technical expertise and commercial skills. Generous salary package includes Company Bonus, Pension, Private Healthcare and Hybrid working.
The successful Head of Software will manage and grow a delivery focused team, supporting project planning and resourcing, driving continuous improvement as well as contributing to technical sales activities.
To be considered for this Head of Software role you should have:
* A strong academic background.
* Technical Leadership experience ideally within a Consultancy type environment.
* Strong technical knowledge covering embedded software, DSP, FPGA firmware, test and AI/ML wit...
The successful Head of Software will manage and grow a delivery focused team, supporting project planning and resourcing, driving continuous improvement as well as contributing to technical sales activities.
To be considered for this Head of Software role you should have:
* A strong academic background.
* Technical Leadership experience ideally within a Consultancy type environment.
* Strong technical knowledge covering embedded software, DSP, FPGA firmware, test and AI/ML wit...