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# Principal Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Verso Recruitment Group
- **Location:** Whiteley, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Behavior-Driven Development, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Revision Control Systems, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Subversion, System Programming, Systems Integration, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Git, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/principal-embedded-software-engineer-whiteley-hampshire/2771109568-2/

## About the Role

* Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar
 * Strong experience in embedded software development using C
 * Proven experience leading or coordinating technical projects
 * Experience working across the full software development lifecycle
 * Strong understanding of software architecture and system design
 * Hands-on experience with embedded systems debugging and development
 * Experience using version control tools such as Git or SVN
 * Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

Desirable:

 * Experience with high-level languages such as Python, MATLAB or LabVIEW
 * Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) or similar algorithms
 * Experience with Agile development methodologies
 * Familiarity with test-driven development or behaviour-driven development

## Description

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will take ownership of the design, development and delivery of embedded software solutions. You will lead technical direction, coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure high-quality delivery across complex engineering projects.

This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and influence product direction., Technical Leadership & Delivery

 * Lead end-to-end development of embedded software and firmware solutions
 * Define software architecture and key design decisions
 * Coordinate project delivery, ensuring timelines and quality targets are met
 * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers
 * Drive Agile/SCRUM processes including sprint planning and reviews
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware and systems engineers
 * Manage technical risks, dependencies and trade-offs across projects
 * Act as a key technical interface for internal and external stakeholders

Technical Responsibilities

 * Develop embedded firmware using C and low-level programming techniques
 * Design, implement, debug and test software for embedded systems
 * Develop and optimise algorithms using tools such as Python or MATLAB
 * Work on low-level drivers and hardware interaction
 * Support system integration and troubleshooting on embedded platforms
 * Contribute across the full software development lifecycle


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