Principal Software Engineer

CK Group are recruiting for a Principal Software Engineer on behalf of an industry leading manufacturer of Scientific Instruments, on a permanent basis.

This is an office-based position, located in High Wycombe.

The successful candidate will lead the technical direction for Software, Firmware, and ideally Electronics within the R&D group, and bridge the gap between complex physical principles and robust software architecture.

Your responsibilities will include:

• To lead the architecture and design of software systems across the full stack, from embedded firmware (C/C++) controlling hardware to high-level application software (C#/.NET).
• To provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to a team comprising Software, Firmware, and Electronics Engineers.
• Apply a strong understanding of physics to develop algorithms that turn raw sensor data into actionable scientific insight.
• To...