Principal Software Engineer

October 11, 2025
£80000 - £80000
Urgent

Job Description

Principal Software Engineer Edinburgh An innovative and well-established med tech company are seeking a proven technical leader to join its R&D team based in central Edinburgh as a Principal Software Engineer. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the development of next-generation patient monitoring and connectivity solutions that make a real difference in clinical environments. What is in it for you:

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working
  • 25 days annual leave – which increase in years of service
  • Life insurance
  • Pension
  • Paid charity work days
  • Healthcare Cash plan
  • and much more.

The Roles:

  • If you are a proven technical leader looking to remain hands on and ship code whilst making key architectural decisions, driving the roadmap, and contributing to building a high performing dev culture the Principal role is ideal.
  • You will be part of a cutting-edge company at the forefront of healthcare technology.
  • Contribute to a high-performance culture by maintaining rigorous development standards and documentation.
  • As a Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, and developing complex software systems within a regulated medical technology environment.
  • These positions are ideal for seasoned engineers who thrive in collaborative cross-functional development.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Vast software development experience in C++
  • Strong background in multi-threaded programming and Linux-based development environments.
  • Experience with Qt/QML or other modern UI frameworks is highly advantageous.
  • Familiarity with regulated industries (medical, aerospace, defence, etc.) is preferred.
  • Experience working with international teams across time zones is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills.

These are outstanding opportunities for a highly motivated engineers to step into a strategic role within a fast-evolving med tech environment. To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV for consideration. Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.

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