Principal Software Engineer Location: Scotland Division: Spacelabs R&D Sector: Patient Monitoring & Connectivity Systems Spacelabs is seeking a hands-on Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of advanced software for our next-generation patient monitoring systems. This role combines technical leadership with product development, focusing on performance, cybersecurity, and system integration in a regulated environment. What Youll Do Define and lead the development of software architecture and key components Translate system requirements into scalable, secure software designs Collaborate cross-functionally across software, hardware, systems, and UI teams Build and release software that supports data communication, storage, and analysis in clinical settings Mentor engineers and promote a high standard of technical quality and teamwork Ensure delivery of software and documentation on time in an Agile workflow What You Bring Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 12 years of software development experience 8 years of advanced C++ (11 or newer), including OOP and multithreading Proven experience with desktop Linux application development in embedded environments Experience leading cross-functional reviews and delivering robust software solutions Bonus Experience Qt/QML or desktop UI frameworks (e.g., WPF, WinUI) Regulated industry experience (medical, aerospace, finance) Medical device or hardware/software product development Familiarity with containers, DevOps, CI/CD, Git, and Agile Experience working with global engineering teams