Principal Embedded Software Engineer

  • Platform Recruitment
  • Reading, Oxfordshire
  • Jul 17, 2025
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Principal Embedded Software Engineer £70-90k Reading Remote, with occasional visits

My client is an elite company providing media content solutions. Due to sustained success, they are expanding their R&D team.

They're seeking a Principal Software Engineer with a strong background in embedded systems and a passion for solving complex technical challenges in a high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead software architecture across the full stack, from UI and services to kernel-level development.
  • Collaborate with hardware and FPGA teams to deliver tightly integrated, high-speed embedded systems.
  • Mentor engineers, drive best practices, and contribute to recruitment and technical leadership.

Essential Experience:

  • 10+ years in C++ software development in a Linux environment
  • Experience building complex software for custom hardware, including device interfacing.
  • Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.

Desirable Skills:

  • Exposure to Qt, Yocto, Linux kernel, or device driver development.
  • Knowledge of high-speed data, graphics processing, or networking (TCP/IP, multicast).
  • Familiarity with Python, GitLab, or AWS

What you'll get:

  • £70-90k (Dependent on experience)
  • Very generous bonus scheme
  • Ability to work nearly remotely, with occasional office visits
  • Private medical, dental, and optical care

Interested in architecting cutting-edge embedded solutions?


Apply now to make a difference!

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