Principal Embedded Software Engineer
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Job description
We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. You will guide technical direction and ensure high-quality delivery across the full software lifecycle. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control and communication environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
- Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction
- Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets
- Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases
- Translate system requirements into structured deliverables and work packages
- Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches
- Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality
- Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders
Requirements
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar
- Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience
- Strong background in embedded systems design
- Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS)
- Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency
- Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications
- Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments
- Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory
- Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end
- Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces)
- Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems
Desirable Experience
- Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments
- Python or scripting languages
- CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling
- Industrial communication protocols or automation systems
- Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments
- Cloud or enterprise platform integration
- Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee)
