Principal Embedded Software Engineer: Lead & Architect

TipTopJob

Maidenhead

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 120,000

Full time

21 hours ago

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Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead embedded and application software, shape the technical direction, and mentor a talented team working on cyber and defence technology. You will drive architecture, coding, testing and documentation to deliver high-quality software for mission-critical programmes.

Based in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, this full-time, on-site role offers autonomy and impact with flexibility around working hours.

Qualifications

Degree in engineering, mathematical or science-based subject.
Extensive embedded product development experience (bare-metal/RTOS/Linux).
Strong C/C++ experience with solid lifecycle knowledge.
OO design using SOLID and design patterns.
Experience with testing, version control, CI and automated tooling.

Responsibilities

Architect, design, implement, document and test embedded and/or application software to a strong project software development process.
Apply object-oriented design and design patterns to enable re-use and smooth integration with test frameworks.
Review system design artefacts and derive software requirements and architecture that meet high-level system needs.
Maintain high-quality software design using modelling tools such as RSA and Enterprise Architect, supporting accurate code generation where required.
Drive best-practice development, including TDD/BDD, CI, DevSecOps and static/run-time analysis, with a focus on secure software development.
Lead technical reviews, sign off significant technical documents, and mentor engineers to help the whole team deliver with confidence.