Principal Software Engineer

High Wycombe
2 months ago
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We’re hiring a Principal Software Engineer to join a global technology business based in Buckinghamshire. The company designs and builds high-precision laboratory instruments used in science, healthcare, and environmental testing
Please note: NO SPONSORSHIP IS PROVIDED WITH THIS POSITION
What You’ll Do as a Principal Software Engineer:


  • Lead the design and architecture of software systems across the full stack, from embedded C/C++ firmware controlling hardware to high-level C#/.NET applications.

  • Mentor and guide a multidisciplinary team of software, firmware, and electronics engineers.

  • Apply physics-based thinking to develop algorithms that turn raw sensor data into meaningful scientific results.

  • Work closely with hardware teams to bring up new boards, debug complex opto-electronic systems, and integrate hardware with software seamlessly.

  • Drive innovation in next-generation products, particularly in areas like thermal analysis and materials characterisation.

  • Support manufacturing and production while collaborating cross-functionally on high-level software development.

Requirement for a Principal Software Engineer:


  • Degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering with a strong physics component.

  • 10+ years of commercial software experience with a proven track record of delivering complex systems.

  • Expert-level skills in C#/.NET and strong experience in C/C++ for embedded systems/firmware.

  • Experience leading or mentoring multidisciplinary technical teams.

  • Background in scientific instrumentation, industrial automation, or similar environments where software interacts with hardware.

  • Strong understanding of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, Ethernet) and the ability to read schematics/datasheets for development and debugging.

  • Experience defining software standards, driving Agile processes, and implementing CI/CD pipelines.

Please note: NO SPONSORSHIP IS PROVIDED WITH THIS POSITION
If you are interested in the Principal Software Engineer in Buckinghamshire, please apply

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