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Principal Software Engineer

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Job Description:

Lead the technical direction for Software, Firmware, and ideally Electronics within the R&D group, and bridge the gap between complex physical principles and robust software architecture.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the architecture and design of software systems across the full stack, from embedded firmware (C/C++) controlling hardware to high-level application software (C#/.NET)
  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to a team comprising Software, Firmware, and Electronics Engineers
  • Apply a strong understanding of physics to develop algorithms that turn raw sensor data into actionable scientific insight
  • Work closely with hardware engineers to bring up new boards, debug complex opto-electronic systems, and ensure seamless integration between hardware and software

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  • Honors degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering (with a strong Physics component)
  • Industry experience in scientific instrumentation, industrial automation, or a similar high-technology environment where software interacts physically with hardware
  • Expert-level proficiency in C# / .NET and strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems/firmware
  • Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring multi-disciplinary technical teams (Software and Firmware/Electronics)
  • Hold entitlement to work in the UK

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Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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