Principal Software Engineer

Overview

We're hiring a Principal Software Engineer to join a global technology business based in Buckinghamshire. The company designs and builds high-precision laboratory instruments used in science, healthcare, and environmental testing. Please note: NO SPONSORSHIP IS PROVIDED WITH THIS POSITION.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of software systems across the full stack, from embedded C/C++ firmware controlling hardware to high-level C#/.NET applications.
• Mentor and guide a multidisciplinary team of software, firmware, and electronics engineers.
• Apply physics-based thinking to develop algorithms that turn raw sensor data into meaningful scientific results.
• Work closely with hardware teams to bring up new boards, debug complex opto-electronic systems, and integrate hardware with software seamlessly.
• Drive innovation in next-generation products, particularly in areas like thermal analysis and mater...