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Principal software engineer

High Wycombe
PerkinElmer
Principal software engineer
€90,000 a year
Posted: 15h ago
Offer description

Responsibilities

* Technical Leadership: 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).
* Team Leadership: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to a team comprising Software, Firmware, and Electronics Engineers.
* Physics‑Based Development: Apply a strong understanding of physics to develop algorithms that turn raw sensor data into actionable scientific insight, including signal processing, instrument control loops, and physical modeling.
* System Integration: Work closely with hardware engineers to bring up new boards, debug complex opto‑electronic systems, and ensure seamless integration between hardware and software.
* Innovation: Propose technology concepts involved in next‑generation product development, specifically focusing on thermal analysis and materials characterization.
* Collaboration: Responsible for low‑level software coding and algorithms, manufacturing support, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams for high‑level application coding.


Qualifications

* Education: Honors degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering with a strong Physics component (a pure Computer Science degree without a strong scientific/physics background is not acceptable).
* Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of commercial software experience with a proven track record in comprehensive system development.
* Tech Stack: Expert‑level proficiency in C# /.NET and strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems/firmware.
* Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring multi‑disciplinary technical teams (Software and Firmware/Electronics).
* Domain Knowledge: Experience in scientific instrumentation, industrial automation, or a similar high‑technology environment where software interacts physically with hardware.
* Hardware Interface: Deep understanding of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, Ethernet) and the ability to read schematics/datasheets for firmware development and hardware debugging.
* Strategy & Process: Define software development standards, drive Agile/Scrum processes, and implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure operational excellence and product quality.
* Desirable: Experience running a multi‑discipline team; signal processing (FFT, digital filtering) and image processing; MATLAB or Python for algorithm prototyping; mobile cross‑platform tools (Xamarin/MAUI) or cloud connectivity (Azure/AWS) for IoT‑enabled instruments; AI Champion.
* Preferred Characteristics: Strong leader who inspires confidence and drives technical decisions; physicist mindset with first‑principles thinking; analytical and data‑driven; ability to see both the small and the big picture; organizational and problem‑solving aptitude; adaptability.
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