Principal Embedded Software Engineer

IC Resources; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Visa support

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Bristol to lead architecture, design and implementation of safety-critical embedded software. The role includes technical leadership within projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring high standards of software quality and regulatory compliance.

Hybrid working is available with visa support for the right candidate; candidates with 10+ years in embedded systems and strong C/assembler skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in embedded software engineering.
• Familiar with safety-critical software development standards.
• Strong C and assembler programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership within projects and architecture decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide technical teams.
• Design and implement safety-critical embedded software with high quality and compliance.
• Oversee planning, scheduling and resource allocation for projects.

Skills

Embedded systems design

C and assembler

RTOS

Safety standards IEC 61508

DO-178B/C

ISO26262

IEC 62304

Controlled development environment

Cortex-M3/M4/A7

Networking protocols

Embedded security

Multicore development

Requirements management

Configuration management

Project management

Mentoring junior engineers

Job description

Principal Embedded Software Engineer now needed in Bristol contributing to architecture, design, and implementation of safety-critical embedded software. This role involves technical leadership within projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring high standards of software quality and compliance with safety standards.

I am seeking an experienced Principal Embedded Engineer with 10 years plus expertise in the following areas:

• Strong experience in embedded systems design and development
• Proficiency in C and assembler.
• strong experience with Real-Time Operating Systems
• Familiarity with safety-critical software development standards (e.g., IEC 61508, DO 178B/C, ISO26262, IEC 62304)
• Experience in software development within a controlled development environment
• Low-level embedded engineering experience (e.g., Cortex M3, M4, A7)
• Networking protocols
• Embedded software security and multicore device development.
• Experience in software requirements and configuration management
• Experience in managing projects, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance

This role will suit someone who is looking for a long term opportunity in central Bristol.

Super salary, hybrid working, and visa support is available.