Software Engineering Manager Location: Southampton (Hybrid) Salary: £100,000 - £115,000 + 20% Bonus + Equity + Benefits Type: PermanentAbout the RoleWe are working with a high-performance engineering team developing advanced software solutions in a complex, RandD-driven environment. They are looking to appoint a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of experienced engineers working on performance-critical systems.This role sits at the intersection of software and hardware, focusing on real-time, high-throughput applications. You will work closely with technical leads who own the engineering direction, while you focus on team leadership, delivery and engineering excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a team of high-calibre software engineersDrive software engineering methodologies, processes and best practicesSupport the delivery of complex, performance-critical software across the full lifecycleWork closely with technical leads, customers and multidisciplinary engineering teamsEnsure high standards in software design, testing and deliverySupport team growth, mentoring and career developmentRequirementsExperience leading software engineering teams in a technical environmentBackground in embedded software, systems software, or high-performance computingStrong understanding of real-time or performance-critical systemsExperience with software development lifecycles, CI/CD and agile environmentsAbility to translate complex problems into structured delivery ..... full job details .....