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# Principal Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** ZENOVO LTD
- **Location:** Yorkshire, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Software Debugging, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, FreeRTOS, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Strategies of Testing, Wi-Fi Technology, Multithreading, Scripting, Computer Network Technologies, Real Time Systems, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Concurrency, Information Technology, Zigbee
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225659248/Principal-Embedded-Software-Engineer

## About the Role

* 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)

## 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. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control 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
 * 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