Principal Embedded Software Engineer

iO Associates; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to develop cutting-edge embedded software for AI and Robotics applications. This hybrid role based in Central London offers a competitive salary of £60,000-£70,000, generous leave, and additional perks as the company grows. Ideal candidates will have strong C/C++ skills and experience with safety-critical systems.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

EV car scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Additional growth perks

Qualifications

• Experience designing safety-critical embedded software for real-time applications.
• Collaborative approach to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Involvement in certification and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for real-time applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Contribute to certification and compliance processes aligned with industry safety standards.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

Safety-critical standards (DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508)

Tools

FreeRTOS

VxWorks

QNX

ARM

x86

FPGA

Job description

Principal Embedded Software Engineer - AI & Robotics | £60,000-£70,000 | Hybrid (Central London)

Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technology? Join a fast-growing, well-funded scale-up at the forefront of developing AI And Robotic Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping the architecture and implementation of embedded components in a high-impact, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for real-time applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance
• Contribute to certification and compliance processes aligned with industry safety standards

What they're looking for:

• Strong proficiency in C/C++
• Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX) and embedded platforms (e.g., ARM, x86, FPGA)
• Familiarity with safety-critical standards such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, or IEC 61508

What's on offer?

• £60,000 - £70,000 salary
• Hybrid working model - 3 days on-site (Central London)
• Generous holiday allowance
• EV car scheme & Cycle to Work scheme
• Additional perks as the company continues to grow

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply to the link for consideration and we'll be in contact!