Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Mid Waysupply; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in civil engineering is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Bristol City Centre. This role involves leading a team, overseeing the software development lifecycle, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in safety-critical embedded software and strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary of up to £72,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in embedded software development within a safety-critical environment.
• Strong leadership experience to motivate and manage engineering teams.
• Comprehensive experience across the full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle from requirements to maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

Embedded software development

Programming in C and assembler

Project management

Leadership and team management

Understanding of embedded systems and RTOS

Job description

Overview

Principal Embedded Software Engineer — Mid-Way Supply, Inc.

Location: Bristol City Centre - 3 Days Per Week On-Site

Salary: Up to £72,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer with a passion for leadership and a background in safety-critical embedded software to step into a high-impact role, driving both technical delivery and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of embedded software engineers in a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Overseeing the full software development lifecycle – from requirements and design through to implementation, testing, and maintenance.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including project management and QA, to ensure seamless and timely delivery of projects.
• Defining project scope and deliverables, aligning development with customer requirements and strategic goals.
• Conducting code reviews, promoting engineering best practices, and ensuring coding standards are upheld.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges while managing risk and maintaining timelines.
• Driving continuous improvement, fostering innovation, and supporting professional growth within your team.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in embedded software development within a safety-critical environment.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems and RTOS
• Strong programming skills in C and assembler.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor, motivate, and manage engineering teams.
• Experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively.
• Comprehensive experience across the full software development lifecycle.

Please apply to find out more!

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Civil Engineering