Principal Software Engineer in BS34, Filton, South Gloucestershire

Energy Jobline CVL; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Enhanced pension

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Bristol with a hybrid work pattern. The role combines hands-on software development with leadership of a safety-critical team working on real-time systems.

You’ll drive the full software lifecycle, champion embedded C development, and ensure compliance with safety standards (e.g., DO-178C, ISO 26262). Salary up to £80,000, with strong progression and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership of embedded software teams in safety-critical environments.
• Proficiency in C and low-level/processor-level development.
• Hands-on RTOS experience (FreeRTOS or similar).
• Knowledge of DO-178C, ISO 26262, or IEC 61508.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers.
• Oversee full software lifecycle: design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Drive best practices in embedded C development and code quality.
• Manage multiple projects with high safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Embedded software leadership

RTOS

C programming

Leadership

Safety standards knowledge

Tools

FreeRTOS

Job description

Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Bristol (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £80,000

I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a highly innovative technology business working at the forefront of embedded safety-critical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of cutting‑edge real‑time software used in complex regulated environments.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of a team developing a safety‑critical Real‑Time Operating System (RTOS) used across advanced engineering sectors. This is a leadership role combining hands‑on technical expertise with team management and project delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring, and growing a team of embedded software engineers
• Overseeing full software lifecycle: design, development, testing, and deployment
• Driving best practices in embedded C development and code quality
• Managing multiple projects, ensuring delivery to high safety and quality standards
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders

About You

To be successful, you’ll bring:

• Strong experience in embedded software development within safety‑critical environments
• Expertise in RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS or similar)
• Proficiency in C (and ideally low‑level/processor‑level development)
• Proven leadership or team management experience
• Knowledge of standards such as DO‑178C, ISO 26262, or IEC 61508 (highly desirable)

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £80,000
• Hybrid working (3 days onsite)
• Bonus + enhanced pension
• Strong career progression and exposure to cutting‑edge technology
• Supportive, collaborative engineering culture

If you’re looking to step into a senior leadership role while staying close to the technology, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact