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Job Description

We’re hiring a Principal Software Engineer to join a global technology business based in Buckinghamshire. The company designs and builds high-precision laboratory instruments used in science, healthcare, and environmental testing.

Please note: NO SPONSORSHIP IS PROVIDED WITH THIS POSITION

What You’ll Do as a Principal Software Engineer:

Lead the design and architecture of software systems across the full stack, from embedded C/C++ firmware controlling hardware to high-level C#/.NET applications. Mentor and guide a multidisciplinary team of software, firmware, and electronics engineers. Apply physics-based thinking to develop algorithms that turn raw sensor data into meaningful scientific results. Work closely with hardware teams to bring up new boards, debug complex opto-electronic systems, and integrate hardware with software seamlessly. Drive innovation in next- products, particularly in areas like thermal analysis and materials characterisation. Support manufacturing and production while collaborating cross-functionally on high-level software development.

Requirement for a Principal Software Engineer:

Degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering with a strong physics component. 10+ years of commercial software experience with a proven track record of delivering complex systems. Expert-level skills in C#/.NET and strong experience in C/C++ for embedded systems/firmware. Experience leading or mentoring multidisciplinary technical teams. Background in scientific instrumentation, industrial automation, or similar environments where software interacts with hardware. Strong understanding of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, Ethernet) and the ability to read schematics/datasheets for development and debugging. Experience defining software standards, driving Agile processes, and implementing CI/CD pipelines.

Please note: NO SPONSORSHIP IS PROVIDED WITH THIS POSITION

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