Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: Bristol City Centre - 3 Days Per Week On-Site Salary - Up to £80,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience)

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer with a passion for leadership and a background in safety-critical embedded software to step into a high-impact role, driving both technical delivery and team performance.

Responsibilities

Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of embedded software engineers in a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Overseeing the full software development lifecycle – from requirements and design through to implementation, testing, and maintenance.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including project management and QA, to ensure seamless and timely delivery of projects.

Defining project scope and deliverables, aligning development with customer requirements and strategic goals.

Conducting code reviews, promoting engineering best practices, and ensuring coding standards are upheld.

Troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges while managing risk and maintaining timelines.

Driving continuous improvement, fostering innovation, and supporting professional growth within your team.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in embedded software development within a safety-critical environment.

Solid understanding of embedded systems and RTOS

Strong programming skills in C and assembler.

Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor, motivate, and manage engineering teams.

Experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively.

Comprehensive experience across the full software development lifecycle.

Please apply to find out more!