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Job Title
Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Salary/Rate
£70000 - £80000/annum Up to £80,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience)
Location
Bristol
Posted
11/05/2026 (14:30)
Agency/Employer
Zenovo 
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Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Bristol City Centre - 3 Days Per Week On-Site 
Salary - Up to £80,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) 

Summary: 

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!

Job Type
Permanent
Contract Length
N/A  
Contact Name
Tom Fear  
Job Reference
691484 
Job ID
225092782