Principal Software Engineer

Spacelabs Healthcare; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology company in the United Kingdom seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge Patient Monitoring and Connectivity products. The successful candidate will possess over 12 years of software development experience, including strong expertise in C++ and embedded Linux systems. This hands-on role involves mentoring engineers and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software in a collaborative, agile environment, adhering to cybersecurity and usability standards.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software development experience required.
• Experience in regulated industries preferred.
• Knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and 21 CFR Part 820 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead software architecture, design, and development for PMC products.
• Define and review requirements, connectivity, and UI designs.
• Develop, debug, and release software in an agile environment.
• Mentor engineers and uphold engineering best practices.

Skills

C++ (C++11 or higher)

OOP and multithreading

Software development

Agile methodologies

Desktop Linux in embedded systems

Qt/QML

Education

BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

Spacelabs Healthcare is driving innovation in healthcare technology to improve clinical and economic outcomes. Our scalable solutions deliver critical patient data across local and remote systems, enabling better decisions, increased efficiency, and safer care.

We’re seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of our Patient Monitoring and Connectivity (PMC) products. This hands‑on role combines technical leadership with deep expertise in software design and development. You'll collaborate across functions to architect, build, and deliver next‑generation patient monitoring solutions that meet rigorous performance, usability, and cybersecurity standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead software architecture, design, and development for PMC products
• Define and review requirements, connectivity, and UI designs
• Develop, debug, and release software in an agile environment
• Ensure timely delivery of high‑quality code and documentation
• Mentor engineers and uphold engineering best practices
• Collaborate with global teams across the US, Europe, and India

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 12+ years of software development experience
• 8+ years of C++ (C++11 or higher) with strong OOP and multithreading
• Experience with desktop Linux in embedded systems
• Familiarity with Qt/QML and UI frameworks (e.g., WPF, WinUI 3, UWP)
• Experience in regulated industries (medical, aerospace, etc.) preferred
• Knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and 21 CFR Part 820 is a plus
• Exposure to DevOps, containers, Azure DevOps, Git, and Agile methodologies

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OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.