https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-software-engineer-c-unreal-defence-talent-locker--dcad480d-7d02-4b5c-a654-c448fed33df2 RSS feed for Principal Software Engineer C++ / Unreal / Defence at Talent Locker. en-gb Tue, 26 May 2026 17:44:19 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-software-engineer-c-unreal-defence-talent-locker--dcad480d-7d02-4b5c-a654-c448fed33df2 https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-software-engineer-c-unreal-defence-talent-locker--dcad480d-7d02-4b5c-a654-c448fed33df2 Mon, 25 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Portsmouth | Salary: £80000 - £85000/annum | Type: Permanent | Principal Software Engineer Portsmouth | Hybrid, 3 days onsite -75,00085,000 plus bonus and benefits Want to work on groundbreaking projects within the defence industry? Are you a hands-on technical leader with strong C++ and Unreal Engine expertise and want to work at the forefront of complex, performance-critical software delivery within defence? The role combines advanced engineering with genuine technical authority, shaping how simulation-driven and autonomy-focused systems are designed, built and evolved. The position sits within a fast-growing software and data science consultancy delivering end-to-end solutions in the defence industry. You will work closely with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders on high-impact programmes spanning modelling and simulation, autonomy, geospatial systems, synthetic environments and digital twins. This is a true principal-level role. You will remain deeply technical while setting direction, leading teams and acting as the technical authority across projects. What you will be doing * Leading the design and delivery of complex software solutions using C++ and Unreal Engine * Acting as technical lead across modelling and simulati... Permanent