Principal Software Engineer

Filton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom • Posted June 04, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Filton, Gloucestershire
Posted: June 04, 2026
Category: architecture-and-engineering
Application Deadline: July 14, 2026

Role 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 m...

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