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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, C++ (Programming Language), Compilers, Data Structures, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Qt (Software), Software Engineering, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL)
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/26122

## About the Role

This includes implementing in C++ many modern algorithms, design and implementation of complex data structures and understanding the hardware implications of C++ synthesis. The application area is electronic design tools however no previous experience of this is required., * A technical degree from a respected university

 * Good working knowledge of modern C++ software design
 * Strong understanding of software data structures and algorithms
 * Ability to create Python or other scripts

It would be a bonus if you had already come across the Verilog / VHDL RTL design process or possess an understanding of electronics, however these are things you can pick up in the role.

You will join a team of friendly, dedicated and very bright developers all working from their homes in the Midlands and meeting up once a week in the Birmingham / Warwick area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a large company creating the best in hardware design tools. Some of the projects will require remote joint working with other teams around the globe. As an established company they offer significant stock options with this role along with a bonus and good benefits.

Keywords: Senior Software Engineer, Principal Software Developer, C++, Compilers, QT, Python, Verilog, VHDL, Remote with regular access to the Midlands.

## Description

An opportunity to work on a specialist C++ compiler and internal algorithm development. The end user writes code similar to C++ and your system will compile this and apply your algorithms to create the target solution.


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