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Principal Software Engineer

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: BS34, Filton, South Gloucestershire

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Bristol (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £80,000

I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a highly innovative technology business working at the forefront of embedded safety-critical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge real-time software used in complex regulated environments.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of a team developing a safety-critical Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) used across advanced engineering sectors. This is a leadership role combining hands-on technical expertise with team management and project delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

  * Leading, mentoring, and growing a team of embedded software engineers

  * Overseeing full software lifecycle: design, development, testing, and deployment

  * Driving best practices in embedded C development and code quality

  * Managing multiple projects, ensuring delivery to high safety and quality standards

  * Collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

About You

To be successful, you’ll bring:

  * Strong experience in embedded software development within safety-critical environments

  * Expertise in RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS or similar)

  * Proficiency in C (and ideally low-level/processor-level development)

  * Proven leadership or team management experience

  * Knowledge of standards such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, or IEC 61508 (highly desirable)

What’s on Offer

  * Salary up to £80,000

  * Hybrid working (3 days onsite)

  * Bonus + enhanced pension

  * Strong career progression and exposure to cutting-edge technology

  * Supportive, collaborative engineering culture

If you’re looking to step into a senior leadership role while staying close to the technology, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact

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