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Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Job Posted: 7 hours ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Fareham, Hampshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Principal Embedded Software Engineer
 Location: Fareham, Hampshire (Hybrid working available)
 Salary: £70,000 – £80,000
 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
 Visa Sponsorship Available

 An advanced technology company based in Fareham, Hampshire is looking to recruit a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join its growing engineering team.

 This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead the development of embedded software and algorithms, working across the full product lifecycle while mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence.

 The Role
 As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will take ownership of the design, development and delivery of embedded software solutions. You will lead technical direction, coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure high-quality delivery across complex engineering projects.

 This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and influence product direction.

 Key Responsibilities
 Technical Leadership & Delivery
  
Lead end-to-end development of embedded software and firmware solutions 
Define software architecture and key design decisions 
Coordinate project delivery, ensuring timelines and quality targets are met 
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers 
Drive Agile/SCRUM processes including sprint planning and reviews 
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware and systems engineers 
Manage technical risks, dependencies and trade-offs across projects 
Act as a key technical interface for internal and external stakeholders  Technical Responsibilities
  
Develop embedded firmware using C and low-level programming techniques 
Design, implement, debug and test software for embedded systems 
Develop and optimise algorithms using tools such as Python or MATLAB 
Work on low-level drivers and hardware interaction 
Support system integration and troubleshooting on embedded platforms 
Contribute across the full software development lifecycle  What We’re Looking For
 Essential:
  
Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar 
Strong experience in embedded software development using C 
Proven experience leading or coordinating technical projects 
Experience working across the full software development lifecycle 
Strong understanding of software architecture and system design 
Hands-on experience with embedded systems debugging and development 
Experience using version control tools such as Git or SVN 
Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams  Desirable:
  
Experience with high-level languages such as Python, MATLAB or LabVIEW 
Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) or similar algorithms 
Experience with Agile development methodologies 
Familiarity with test-driven development or behaviour-driven development  Why Apply?
  
Salary £70,000 – £80,000 
Senior, technically influential role within a growing engineering team 
Opportunity to lead projects and mentor engineers 
Work on advanced technology and complex systems 
Hybrid working and strong benefits package 
Visa sponsorship available  To Apply
 For more information or to apply, please contact:
 Lewis Phillips
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