Senior Real-Time Software Architect (C++)

Rolls-Royce Corporation; Heybridge; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Reward Package

Extraordinary Leadership

Engagement Programmes

Continuous Learning & Development

A Culture of Performance

Tailored Career Pathways

Shaping the Modern World

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Heybridge, United Kingdom, seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead design, validation and delivery of embedded software for real-time systems. You translate high-level requirements into validated designs, implement robust components, and drive cross-functional collaboration for safe, high-performance outcomes.

We expect strong C++ expertise, a relevant degree, and a track record of guiding projects from concept through verification.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of software design, system architecture and embedded software testing at module level.
• Degree qualified with proficiency in modern C++ for real-time systems.
• Ability to interpret test results and manage risks with a safety-focused mindset.
• Experience leading tasks to completion and communicating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and agrees high level software requirements and their testability.
• Translates requirements into validated software designs and test plans.
• Develops software components to meet requirements and verification plans.
• Analyses verification results and supports problem resolution with data.

Skills

Software design

System architecture

Embedded software testing

Real-time systems

Modern C++

Test analysis

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Degree Qualified

Job description

Rolls-Royce in Heybridge, United Kingdom, seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead design, validation and delivery of embedded software for real-time systems. You translate high-level requirements into validated designs, implement robust components, and drive cross-functional collaboration for safe, high-performance outcomes.

We expect strong C++ expertise, a relevant degree, and a track record of guiding projects from concept through verification.