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Principal Software Systems Engineer (Embedded C/C++ / Firmware) Cambridge | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) £70,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Do you have a passion for embedded systems and world-class consumer products?
We're partnering with an innovative engineering-led business whose products are recognised globally for delivering exceptional user experiences and market-leading performance. Their multidisciplinary teams are responsible for designing and developing premium connected hardware used by customers around the world.
As part of continued investment in new product development, they're looking for a Senior Software Systems Engineer to play a key role in defining, delivering and evolving the software architecture behind a range of sophisticated embedded Audio products.
The Opportunity
This is a senior technical position combining systems thinking, technical leadership and hands-on engineering. You'll work closely with software, electronics, mechanical and test teams, helping shape products from early concept through to production and launch.
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You'll be responsible for translating complex product requirements into robust software solutions, managing technical delivery across multiple projects, and ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
What You'll Be Doing
- Defining software requirements, architecture and development plans for embedded products
- Driving software delivery across multiple concurrent projects
- Collaborating with internal engineering teams and external development partners
- Leading technical reviews and system design discussions
- Supporting product development from concept through to production
- Reviewing, troubleshooting and contributing to embedded software where required
- Championing engineering best practices, quality standards and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
- Strong experience within embedded software or systems engineering
- Commercial experience in the Audio space
- Strong C/C++ background with the ability to remain technically hands-on when needed
- Experience delivering complex embedded products from concept to launch
- Strong understanding of RTOS and embedded systems development
- Experience working with protocols such as SPI, I2C, USB and UART/RS-232
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- A systems-level mindset with the ability to balance technical and commercial priorities
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Desirable Experience
- Consumer electronics, connected devices or IoT products
- Linux-based embedded systems
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and networking technologies
- Mobile app integration
- Automated testing and CI/CD environments
- Audio, streaming or media-related products are HIGHLY advantageous
If you're an experienced Software Systems Engineer looking to work on technically challenging products in a collaborative, engineering-first environment, within Audio, I'd love to hear from you.
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