Our client is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Technical Lead with strong low-level embedded expertise to work on custom hardware platforms in pre-RTOS environments.This role requires hands-on experience developing firmware directly on boards, with a strong understanding of hardware interaction, IC communication, and DSP. Alongside technical capability, candidates must be able to demonstrate ownership and leadership of projects or technical delivery, either as a Technical Lead, Team Lead, or Project Lead.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development of low-level embedded firmware on custom hardware platformsWork in bare metal / pre-RTOS environmentsDevelop and optimise DSP and signal processing functionalityInterface directly with ICs and embedded hardware componentsTake ownership of technical delivery, architecture, and key engineering decisionsCollaborate closely with hardware and multidisciplinary engineering teamsMentor and support engineers within the teamDrive project delivery, managing technical risks and dependenciesTechnical SkillsProven bare metal embedded development experienceStrong low-level board and hardware interaction experienceExperience with IC communication and hardware interfacesDSP and signal processing experienceEmbedded debugging and low-level diagnostics capabilityKnowledge of software architecture and embedded system designAssembler experience desirableSpectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this va