Principal Software Engineer

Bright Purple; Scotland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading med tech firm in Scotland is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join their R&D team in Edinburgh. This role demands a strong technical leader with vast C++ experience and expertise in multi-threaded programming, working within a regulated environment. You will be integral to designing advanced patient monitoring solutions and enjoy benefits like competitive salary, flexible work, and generous leave policy. This position offers the chance to thrive in a fast-evolving tech landscape aimed at improving clinical outcomes.

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 environments.
• Experience with modern UI frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex software systems within a regulated medical technology environment.
• Drive the roadmap and maintain rigorous development standards.
• Contribute to building a high performing development culture.

Skills

C++

Multi-threaded programming

Linux-based development 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.