Principal/senior Embedded Software Engineer

Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: Fareham, Hampshire (Hybrid working available) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Visa Sponsorship Available An advanced technology company based in Fareham, Hampshire is looking to recruit a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join its growing engineering team. This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead the development of embedded software and algorithms, working across the full product lifecycle while mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence. As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will take ownership of the design, development and delivery of embedded software solutions. You will lead technical direction, coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure high-quality delivery across complex engineering projects. Lead end-to-end development of embedded software and firmware solutions Define software architecture and key design decisions Coordinate project delivery, ensuring timelines and quality targets are met Drive Agile/SCRUM processes including sprint planning and reviews Manage technical risks, dependencies and trade-offs across projects Develop embedded firmware using C and low-level programming techniques Design, implement, debug and test software for embedded systems Develop and optimise algorithms using tools such as Python or MATLAB Contribute across the full software development lifecycle Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar Strong experience in embedded software development using C Proven experience leading or coordinating technical projects Experience working across the full software development lifecycle Strong understanding of software architecture and system design Experience with high-level languages such as Python, MATLAB or LabVIEW Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) or similar algorithms Experience with Agile development methodologies Senior, technically influential role within a growing engineering team Opportunity to lead projects and mentor engineers Hybrid working and strong benefits package Visa sponsorship available