Principal Embedded Software Engineer

This role is based at our Milton Park (Abingdon) office. The expectation is at least 3 days per week in the office.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Your Role

We are seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise for complex embedded software projects. You will lead software design and development, mentor engineers, and collaborate closely with ASIC and hardware teams on system-level solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead embedded software architecture, design, and implementation on ARM Cortex-A/R/M and DSP platforms.
• Provide technical direction for bare-metal, RTOS, and embedded Linux development.
• Drive debugging and bring-up activities, including complex system analysis using Arm trace and debug techniques.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster best practices in software development.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects involving ASIC/FPGA hardware and software co-design.

Your Key Skills and Experience

Essential

• Strong embedded C/C++ programming skills on Arm Cortex-A/R/M and DSP architectures.
• Expertise in RTOS, bare-metal software development, device drivers, and silicon validation.
• Expert-level use of GNU ARM Embedded Toolchain and binary tools.
• Extensive experience with build systems (CMake and GNU Make) and version control systems (SVN or Git).
• Proven capability in silicon validation and complex system debugging.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Degree (1st or 2.1) in Electronics, Physics, Computer Science, or related discipline from a leading university.

Desirable

• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or model-based design tools for prototyping and validation.
• Knowledge of beamforming techniques, Digital Predistortion (DPD) algorithms, and communication standards such as 3GPP or DVB-S.
• Exposure to formal software development processes (IEC 61508, DO-178C).
• Experience with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, MODBUS).

Personal Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration within international teams.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive and adaptable approach.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire, coach, and develop team members.
• Results-driven, accountable, and able to thrive in dynamic project environments.
• What can you expect from us?
• Private Medical healthcare, salary sacrifice pension scheme (matched up to 5%), 26 days annual leave, life assurance, discretionary annual bonus, share option scheme, hybrid and flexible working.

Position Specifics

• This role is hybrid, our guideline is for a minimum of 3 days in the office.
• Some occasional travel may be required to another UK site.
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in UK.