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Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: West Yorkshire

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer
 Location: Bradford
 Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience)
 
 We’re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems.
 This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. You will guide technical direction and ensure high-quality delivery across the full software lifecycle.
 A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control and communication environments. If you’re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you!
   
 About the Role
  
Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction 
Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets 
Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases 
Translate system requirements into structured deliverables and work packages 
Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches 
Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality 
Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies 
Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices 
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders    
 About you
  
Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar 
Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience 
Strong background in embedded systems design 
Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) 
Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency 
Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications 
Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments 
Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory 
Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end 
Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) 
Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems    
 Desirable Experience
  
Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments 
Python or scripting languages 
CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling 
Industrial communication protocols or automation systems 
Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments 
Cloud or enterprise platform integration 
Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee)    
 Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.
 If interested, please send over an updated CV

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