At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the verification of safety-critical embedded software and drive innovative solutions.
- Company: Join a respected engineering SME focused on cutting-edge embedded systems.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, generous holiday, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Enjoy hybrid working in a collaborative environment with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in safety-critical software while developing your technical leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or Computer Science with strong embedded software experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Shape how safety-critical software is verified at the highest level. We're partnering with a growing, highly respected engineering SME specialising in safety-critical embedded systems. They are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to play a key role in developing and assuring high-integrity embedded software, including a safety-certified real-time operating system.
This is a hands-on software engineering role within the verification team, combining technical leadership with deep involvement in verification, validation, and certification activities.
- Leading verification strategy and approach for embedded software systems
- Performing low-level software verification across multiple architectures
- Driving verification activities across the full software lifecycle
- Working closely with customers to provide technical guidance and support
Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Maths or similar
- Strong background in embedded software engineering (C)
- Significant experience in software verification/validation
- Understanding of low-level/hardware-near software behaviour
- Knowledge of software lifecycle, requirements, and configuration management
- Exposure to networking, multicore systems, or embedded security
Benefits:
- Hybrid working (minimum 3 days onsite; Collaborative, engineering-led environment with strong technical depth)
- Competitive salary with annual review
- Performance-related bonus
- Generous pension contribution
- Private healthcare, income protection & life assurance
- 25+ days holiday (increasing with service)
- Flexible working hours
- Ongoing professional development and training
Principal/senior Embedded Software Engineer employer: IO Associates
Join a dynamic and innovative engineering SME that prioritises safety-critical embedded systems, where your expertise as a Principal Software Engineer will directly influence the development of high-integrity software. With a collaborative work culture that fosters technical excellence, you will benefit from competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and ongoing professional development opportunities, all while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow within a respected company that values its employees and their contributions to critical projects.
