Principal Software Engineer, UI

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

An exciting opportunity to lead the development of complex, intuitive User Interfaces for the control of unmanned marine platforms.

Key skills required for this role

Strong software engineering experience, in particular the design of complex UI's using C++ and Qt.

This role is pivotal in leading the development of user-facing Ground Control Station (GCS) software designed to enable operators to remotely control and monitor autonomous vehicles beyond visual line-of-sight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of user-facing GCS software for autonomous vehicle monitoring and control.
• Engage with operators to gather requirements, validate usability, and refine user experience.
• Develop prototypes and storyboards to capture user requirements and iterate on design concepts.
• Ensure software robustness through rigorous testing, validation, and performance optimisation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including autonomy and hardware engineers, to integrate software solutions.
• Document and maintain codebases with a focus on readability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers.

Job Requirements:

• Strong understanding of user interface design principles, particularly for mission-critical systems.
• Experience defining software requirements, developing architectures, and producing robust implementations.
• Proficiency in software testing methodologies, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
• Experience with UI testing methodologies, including automated UI testing, usability testing, and end-to-end testing, is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with end-users to gather requirements.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage complex workloads effectively.