Principal Software Engineer

VRS

Bramley, United Kingdom

2 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Senior

Compensation

£ 90K

Job location

Bramley, United Kingdom

Tech stack

.NET

Agile Methodologies

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Data analysis

Software Applications

Azure

C Sharp (Programming Language)

C++

Cloud Computing

Communications Protocols

Continuous Integration

Embedded Software

Ethernet

Firmware

Hardware Design

Python

Matlab

Commercial Software

Software Architecture

Signal Processing

Job description

Lead architecture across embedded firmware (C/C++) and application software (C#/.NET).
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Software, Firmware, and Electronics Engineers.
Develop physics-based algorithms for signal processing, instrument control, and data interpretation.
Integrate software with complex opto-electronic and hardware systems.
Define development standards, drive Agile practices, and implement CI/CD pipelines.
Contribute to next-generation product innovation in thermal analysis and materials characterisation.

Requirements

This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring deep expertise in software architecture, embedded systems, and a strong foundation in physics. You will translate physical principles and user requirements into robust, production-ready systems spanning firmware, hardware integration, and high-level applications., * Honours degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering (with strong Physics basis).

10+ years' commercial software development experience.
Expert in C#/.NET; strong C/C++ for embedded systems.
Experience with hardware communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, Ethernet).
Proven leadership within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Background in scientific instrumentation, industrial automation, or similar hardware-integrated environments.

Desirable

Signal processing (FFT, digital filtering) or image processing
MATLAB or Python for prototyping
Cloud/IoT connectivity (Azure/AWS)
Experience leading multi-discipline teams

This is a high-impact role for a technically strong leader with a "first principles" mindset who can bridge physics and software to deliver innovative, market-leading products.

Principal Software Engineer, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Firmware, C#, C/C++, Physics-Based Algorithms, Signal Processing, Opto-Electronics, Instrument Control, R&D, Multidisciplinary Team, Technical Leadership, Scientific Instrumentation, Industrial Automation, Hardware Integration, CI/CD, Agile, MATLAB, Python, IoT, Cloud Connectivity, Thermal Analysis, Materials Characterisation, Electronics Engineering, Mentorship, High-Level Applications, High Wycombe, Oxford, Swinton, Reading, Slough, London, VRS9380MP.