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Lead Platform Engineer - Up to £85,000

Humand Talent
Wokingham
7 months ago
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Are you passionate about driving innovation at the core of cutting-edge technology platforms?


Do you have experience managing dynamic engineering teams and leading platform development projects from concept to completion?


If you’re ready to step into a key leadership role that combines hands-on technical contributions with strategic planning, we have an exciting opportunity for you!


Why This Role is Great:


As a Lead Platform Engineer, you will oversee a multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivering custom hardware platforms. This is your chance to work on the entire product lifecycle, from design to deployment, while shaping the future of next-generation platforms. You will collaborate closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to influence product roadmaps and deliver impactful projects.


What You'll Be Doing:


  • Leading a platform engineering team, managing resources, and defining roadmaps for future development.
  • Overseeing the development and integration of embedded Linux operating systems, board support packages (BSPs), and hardware bring-up.
  • Engaging in low-level Linux kernel hacking, device driver development (V4L2, I2C, SPI), and boot chain development.
  • Building and maintaining custom Linux distributions usingYoctoandBuildroot.
  • Working with networking hardware (4G/5G, WiFi 6) and ensuring smooth integration into the platform.


Why Join Our Client?


This is an excellent opportunity to take on a pivotal role in afast-paced, innovative environment, where you will have the freedom to shape technical decisions and contribute directly to the success of industry-leading products. Our client values open communication, continual learning, and teamwork, providing a supportive environment for growth and creativity.


  • Salary up to £85,000 (flexible)
  • Profit Share Scheme
  • Work on a global 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: Systems 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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