Principal Software Engineer

Bright Purple; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading med tech company in Edinburgh seeks a Principal Software Engineer to join its R&D team. The ideal candidate will have extensive C++ experience and a background in multi-threaded programming and Linux environments. This role involves designing complex software systems in a regulated environment and contributing to a high-performance engineering culture. Competitive salary and flexible working are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Life insurance

Pension

Paid charity work days

Healthcare Cash plan

Qualifications

• Vast software development experience in C++.
• Strong background in multi-threaded programming and Linux-based development environments.
• Experience with Qt/QML or other modern UI frameworks is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex software systems within a regulated medical technology environment.
• Make key architectural decisions and drive the roadmap.
• Contribute to a high-performance culture by maintaining rigorous development standards.

Skills

C++

Multi-threaded programming

Linux environments

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Qt/QML

Job description

Principal Software Engineer Edinburgh

An innovative and well-established med tech company are seeking a proven technical leader to join its R&D team based in central Edinburgh as a Principal Software Engineer. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the development of next-generation patient monitoring and connectivity solutions that make a real difference in clinical environments.

What is in it for you:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• 25 days annual leave - which increase in years of service
• Life insurance
• Pension
• Paid charity work days
• Healthcare Cash plan
• and much more.

The Roles:

• If you are a proven technical leader looking to remain hands on and ship code whilst making key architectural decisions, driving the roadmap, and contributing to building a high performing dev culture the Principal role is ideal.
• You will be part of a cutting-edge company at the forefront of healthcare technology.
• Contribute to a high-performance culture by maintaining rigorous development standards and documentation.
• As a Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, and developing complex software systems within a regulated medical technology environment.
• These positions are ideal for seasoned engineers who thrive in collaborative cross-functional development.

What We're Looking For:

• Vast software development experience in C++
• Strong background in multi-threaded programming and Linux-based development environments.
• Experience with Qt/QML or other modern UI frameworks is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with regulated industries (medical, aerospace, defence, etc.) is preferred.
• Experience working with international teams across time zones is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.

These are outstanding opportunities for a highly motivated engineers to step into a strategic role within a fast-evolving med tech environment. To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV for consideration. Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.