Principal Embedded Software Engineer 

Principal Embedded Software Engineer 

As the selected Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll join an expert team where you’ll to develop real-time embedded systems for the next generation networking solutions supplied into cyber security systems, telecoms and data centres.  

Key responsibilities for the role Principal Embedded Software Engineer will include: 

• Lead the technical aspects of the hardware-facing embedded software within the company’s core networking systems.  
• Drive the future strategy of system architecture and software subsystems. 
• Maintain and develop existing product code, capture requirements for new features and product software, design to those requirements and implement them.  
• Work in a collaborative style with the wider departments within the business.  
• Promote adherence to quality standards and best practice.  
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers.  
• Provide support to the production teams in the UK and Europe. 

To be successful in the role of Principal Embedded Software Engineer, your skills and experience should include: 

• Industry experience and success technically leading projects within a product development company. 
• Experience working within an agile environment. 
• Experienced at requirements capture and design documentation. 
• Exceptional C programming and debugging in an embedded environment. 
• Significant experience in a real time environment. 
• Scripting skills ideally in Python.  
• Excellent problem-solving skills across the hardware and embedded systems. 

The Company 

The company is the global leader in the design and development of networking solutions supplied into cyber security, telecoms and data centres. They have over 1000 employees worldwide and are targeting £50million revenue this year. The work on offer for the Principal Embedded Software Engineer is highly complex, technically challenging and extremely rewarding. 

Please get in touch if you would like to explore further or have any questions regarding the role or company. 

Principal Embedded Software Engineer – Cambridge – £50,000 to £70,000 + 8% non-contributory pension, 10% bonus, private health and more.