Principal Software Engineer - Real-Time Embedded

Rolls Royce; Essex; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Heybridge to deliver on-time software components within the Software Systems Capability function. You will decompose designs, develop tests, and ensure the software meets allocated requirements with robustness and safety in mind.

The role demands strong C++ skills in real-time contexts, architectural awareness, and collaboration across disciplines to drive quality and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified software engineer with focus on embedded real-time systems.
• Strong knowledge of modern C++ and refactoring legacy code.
• Experience with design and analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret test results and manage risks.

Responsibilities

• Specify and translate high-level requirements into validated software design.
• Develop software components meeting constraints and quality attributes.
• Design, implement and verify software to satisfy requirements.
• Analyze test results and drive improvements for robustness and safety.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to understand component performance.

Skills

Modern C++

Real-time systems

Software design

System architecture

Test & verification

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Heybridge to deliver on-time software components within the Software Systems Capability function. You will decompose designs, develop tests, and ensure the software meets allocated requirements with robustness and safety in mind.

The role demands strong C++ skills in real-time contexts, architectural awareness, and collaboration across disciplines to drive quality and performance improvements.