Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Bristol City Centre - 3 Days Per Week On-Site 
Salary - Up to £72,000 + 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.

• 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.