Job Specifications
Team - SW Engineering & IT Services
Location - Cambridge, UK
Contract - Full-Time, Permanent
About CGD
Making Sustainable Power Electronics Possible
A spin-out of the Cambridge University, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is a fabless semiconductor company that develops a range of energy-efficient GaN-based power devices to make greener electronics possible.
The global power semiconductor market is expected to exceed $50BN. In addition to the multi-million seed fund and Series A and now B private investments, CGD has so far successfully secured four projects funded by iUK, BEIS and EU (Penta). The technical and commercial expertise of the CGD team combined with an extensive track record in the power electronics market has been fundamental in early market traction of our proprietary technology.
Bringing Innovation into Everyday Life
The environmental need for solutions to resolve the world's most significant challenges (energy consumption and CO2 emissions) inspires us to contribute to society by preserving nature with energy-efficient power solutions.
With a mindset on pushing the limits of semiconductor (GaN) properties and an outstanding team of worldwide experts leveraging knowledge, IP, and decades of research, we demonstrate technological advancement by developing green solutions for everyday electronics, respecting our planet's natural resources, and creating a more sustainable future for the generations to come.
Why Work for CGD
We Champion Commitment, Celebrate Empowerment, and Reward the Brave.
We are interested in change-makers with a passion for power semiconductors who are willing to explore unconventional ways to meet the company's green agenda.
At CGD, we pride ourselves on putting empowerment and commitment at the core of our company culture. We offer a relaxed yet productive working environment where everybody is valued and respected and becomes part of commercial success while experiencing professional growth.
If your heart beats for innovation, challenge, and growth, and if the prospect of joining a friendly and game-changing company is for you, we want to hear from you.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Manager - Software & IT Services to lead a small but highly capable team responsible for software development, internal IT services, and DevOps infrastructure.
This is a pivotal leadership role within the organisation, shaping the tools, services, and platforms that underpin CGD's engineering, research, and operational excellence. You will collaborate closely with teams across the business—including R&D, Operations, and Commercial—to understand their needs, convert them into actionable priorities, and deliver robust solutions that accelerate CGD's mission.
You will be responsible for:
Managing, mentoring, and developing a multifunctional Software & IT team
Setting technical direction and leading the development of internal tools, automation, and cloud infrastructure
Ensuring company-wide IT services are secure, reliable, and fit for purpose
Driving modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud operations
Acting as the primary point of contact for internal technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, effective requirement-gathering, and alignment of priorities across the organisation
This role is based at our Cambridge office and offers a broad remit to make a direct and lasting impact on CGD's growth and digital capabilities.
Main Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, mentor, and expand a small cross-functional team covering software engineering, IT services, and DevOps
Define team objectives, allocate work, monitor performance, and support personal development
Gather, analyse, and refine business requirements across R&D, test, operations, supply chain, and commercial teams
Translate high-level needs into actionable plans, ensuring clear prioritisation and realistic delivery timelines
Communicate technical concepts effectively to a broad spectrum of stakeholders with varying technical familiarity
Software Engineering & Tooling Development
Oversee the development of tools, automation frameworks, APIs, and data pipelines that support CGD's product development and operational workflows
Direct and actively participate in the architecture and implementation of software that integrates testing instruments, microcontrollers, and internal platforms
Ensure adherence to high-quality software engineering principles, including testing, documentation, CI/CD, and peer review
IT Services & Security
Ensure CGD teams and individuals are equipped with the systems and services required to operate effectively
Oversight of CGD's Foster a collaborative and empowered culture aligned with CGD's values
Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Management
Act as the primary liaison for internal customers throughout the business
Internal IT systems, including networks, servers, cloud services, identity management and access control
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About the Company
Cambridge GaN Devices Ltd. (CGD), a spin-out of the Cambridge University, is a fabless semiconductor company designing, developing and commercialising energy-efficient GaN-based power devices to make greener electronics possible. As a change maker, CGD introduced ICeGaN™ - an industry-first enhancement-mode (eMode) GaN transistor which can be operated like a Silicon MOSFET without the need for special gate drivers, driving circuitry, or unique gate voltage clamping mechanisms. The company has launched H1 & H2 Series.
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