Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Verso Recruitment
Job Title:
Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location:
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Hybrid (3/2) Salary:
£60-70K + bonus
We're looking for an experienced
Principal Embedded Software Engineer
to lead firmware development and
drive delivery of embedded products . You'll
manage key projects , mentor engineers, and work closely with architecture and leadership teams to shape how products are built for the future.
About the Role You'll own
project delivery across firmware development
- from requirements and design through production. This is a
technical leadership position
where you'll drive innovation, mentor engineers, and contribute to our product strategy.
Your day-to-day: Lead
firmware development projects
across multiple platforms and device types Work with our
architecture team
on technical design decisions and implementation Manage project delivery
and technical timelines in collaboration with the engineering manager Mentor and develop
junior engineers, helping them grow technically Collaborate with hardware, product, and leadership teams Research emerging technologies and evaluate new approaches for our products Drive improvements
in our development practices – version control, testing, CI/CD Support product certification, EMC testing and regulatory compliance You'll be someone teams rely on for technical depth and delivery – raising the bar for embedded systems excellence.
What We're Looking For Core requirements: Demonstrable experience
in embedded systems firmware development with proven technical leadership Strong and substantial expertise in
Embedded C/C++ Hands-on experience with
RTOS-based development
(FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or equivalent) Microcontroller/SoC experience
(ARM Cortex M, ESP32 or similar) Wireless communication protocols
(Bluetooth, WiFi, LoRa or others) Full product lifecycle experience
– from requirements through production BEng/BSc
in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent Proven ability to lead and mentor
engineering teams Comfortable
managing multiple projects
and priorities effectively Git and collaborative development
workflows Detail-oriented
with genuine commitment to code quality and testing Nice-to-have: PCB design (Altium) or hardware design experience Medical device or safety-critical systems background Hands-on electronics – soldering, breadboarding, circuit design Linux systems and embedded Linux development Python or scripting for test automation IoT ecosystems and sensor networks MSc/MEng qualification Published technical work or open-source contributions
Why This Role You'll work with a team that values
engineering excellence . There's real technical depth.
You'll have
autonomy over your projects , work alongside architects and leadership, and build
sustainable systems . This is about solving problems properly, not cutting corners.
You'll mentor engineers, see your work in deployed products, and actually get to think about what
good embedded systems design
looks like – rather than fighting fire all day.
What's on Offer Permanent, full-time
position Opportunity to
lead technically
and mentor a team Involvement in product strategy
and technology decisions Exposure to
real-world embedded systems challenges
(IoT, wireless, medical devices, etc.) Work alongside engineers who
care about doing things right
About You You're an engineer who
cares about quality . You've
shipped products ,
led projects , and understand what makes robust embedded systems. You're not afraid to challenge the status quo and push for better processes. You communicate clearly – both with technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. You're genuinely interested in embedded systems and want to work somewhere that
values depth .
If this sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you!
If this role doesn't quite align with your experience or career goals, get in touch with Verso Recruitment Group - we'd be happy to discuss other opportunities that may be a better fit. TPBN1_UKTJ
Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location:
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Hybrid (3/2) Salary:
£60-70K + bonus
We're looking for an experienced
Principal Embedded Software Engineer
to lead firmware development and
drive delivery of embedded products . You'll
manage key projects , mentor engineers, and work closely with architecture and leadership teams to shape how products are built for the future.
About the Role You'll own
project delivery across firmware development
- from requirements and design through production. This is a
technical leadership position
where you'll drive innovation, mentor engineers, and contribute to our product strategy.
Your day-to-day: Lead
firmware development projects
across multiple platforms and device types Work with our
architecture team
on technical design decisions and implementation Manage project delivery
and technical timelines in collaboration with the engineering manager Mentor and develop
junior engineers, helping them grow technically Collaborate with hardware, product, and leadership teams Research emerging technologies and evaluate new approaches for our products Drive improvements
in our development practices – version control, testing, CI/CD Support product certification, EMC testing and regulatory compliance You'll be someone teams rely on for technical depth and delivery – raising the bar for embedded systems excellence.
What We're Looking For Core requirements: Demonstrable experience
in embedded systems firmware development with proven technical leadership Strong and substantial expertise in
Embedded C/C++ Hands-on experience with
RTOS-based development
(FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or equivalent) Microcontroller/SoC experience
(ARM Cortex M, ESP32 or similar) Wireless communication protocols
(Bluetooth, WiFi, LoRa or others) Full product lifecycle experience
– from requirements through production BEng/BSc
in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent Proven ability to lead and mentor
engineering teams Comfortable
managing multiple projects
and priorities effectively Git and collaborative development
workflows Detail-oriented
with genuine commitment to code quality and testing Nice-to-have: PCB design (Altium) or hardware design experience Medical device or safety-critical systems background Hands-on electronics – soldering, breadboarding, circuit design Linux systems and embedded Linux development Python or scripting for test automation IoT ecosystems and sensor networks MSc/MEng qualification Published technical work or open-source contributions
Why This Role You'll work with a team that values
engineering excellence . There's real technical depth.
You'll have
autonomy over your projects , work alongside architects and leadership, and build
sustainable systems . This is about solving problems properly, not cutting corners.
You'll mentor engineers, see your work in deployed products, and actually get to think about what
good embedded systems design
looks like – rather than fighting fire all day.
What's on Offer Permanent, full-time
position Opportunity to
lead technically
and mentor a team Involvement in product strategy
and technology decisions Exposure to
real-world embedded systems challenges
(IoT, wireless, medical devices, etc.) Work alongside engineers who
care about doing things right
About You You're an engineer who
cares about quality . You've
shipped products ,
led projects , and understand what makes robust embedded systems. You're not afraid to challenge the status quo and push for better processes. You communicate clearly – both with technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. You're genuinely interested in embedded systems and want to work somewhere that
values depth .
If this sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you!
If this role doesn't quite align with your experience or career goals, get in touch with Verso Recruitment Group - we'd be happy to discuss other opportunities that may be a better fit. TPBN1_UKTJ
Reference: WJ-5375_5760824