Lead Embedded Software EngineerLocation: Ealing Area - With Hybrid Working from Home Salary: Up to 80,000 + Extensive BenefitsThe RoleKO2''s client is looking for a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to drive the development of robust, scalable embedded software solutions for next-generation electric products. This role combines hands-on technical delivery with small-team leadership, offering the opportunity to influence architecture, mentor engineers, and shape the future direction of embedded platforms.You will play a key role across the full product lifecycle - from early-stage prototyping and system design through to production, manufacturing, and long-term product support - while helping build engineering best practices and delivery capability within the team.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and development of high-quality embedded software that is efficient, maintainable, scalable, and production-readyProvide technical leadership to a small embedded software team, supporting task planning, technical direction, mentoring, and code reviewsCollaborate closely with hardware, systems, and manufacturing teams to support board bring-up, debugging, integration, and system validationOwn key architectural decisions, helping define software frameworks, coding standards, development processes, and long-term platform strategyDesign, implement, test, and maintain embedded software for internally developed electric systems and connected devicesInvestigate and resolve complex real-time