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Principal Embedded Software Engineer £70-90k Reading Remote, with occasional visits My client is an elite company providing media content solutions. Due to sustained success, they are expanding their R&D team. They're seeking a Principal Software Engineer with a strong background in embedded systems and a passion for solving complex technical challenges in a high-performance environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead software architecture across the full stack, from UI and services to kernel-level development. Collaborate with hardware and FPGA teams to deliver tightly integrated, high-speed embedded systems. Mentor engineers, drive best practices, and contribute to recruitment and technical leadership. Essential Experience: 10+ years in C++ software development in a Linux environment Experience building complex software for custom hardware, including device interfacing. Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design. Desirable Skills: Exposure to Qt, Yocto, Linux kernel, or device driver development. Knowledge of high-speed data, graphics processing, or networking (TCP/IP, multicast). Familiarity with Python, GitLab, or AWS What you'll get: £70-90k (Dependent on experience) Very generous bonus scheme Ability to work nearly remotely, with occasional office visits Private medical, dental, and optical care Interested in architecting cutting-edge embedded solutions? Apply now to make a difference! Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more.

Providing people leadership and mentoring for distributed technical software team Based in central Cambridge, this is a key group within this multinational engineering company. The Cambridge team develop scientific engineering software used by different industries from semiconductor development to space systems, medical devices and green energy. As the group grows, they are looking to install an Engineer Manager to look after their backend team. This consists of over 20 people most are tied to the Cambridge office, but some others are globally located. The team produce quality software products and have strong technical ability and competence. What this role would impact is the management and leadership of the people in the team. This includes strategy and processes to enable the team to work well through motivation, career development opportunities and mentorship (from graduates and interns to seniors, leads and principal developers). Writing code would not be expected in this role, but the ability to debug and read code would be. Requirements: Strong academic background including degree in engineering, materials, physics or similar. Relevant advanced degrees would be a nice-to-have. Demonstrable past career as a software engineer working on successfully released C#.NET based software products. Further experience with SQL, TypeScript, C++ or Python would be desirable. Experience in a management role, leading 10-30 software engineers of different levels. This should include providing people management as well as project leadership. Specifically, this could include mentoring junior members of the team, providing career advice for senior engineers, and providing resources for the team to do their work well. This should include demonstrable experience including conflict management and appraisals. Experience managing a geographically distributed team would be desirable. As this is a leadership role, applicants are expected to be based close to Cambridge and be able to come to the office at least 2 days per week. The role manages this team and reports directly to the Director of Software. Relevant personal characteristics are important (perhaps more so than technical ability). On offer is an excellent remunerations package and opportunity to make a big impact within the company. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27365 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.

Job ID: 2407430 Amazon UK Services Ltd. The Content & App Partner Engagement (CAPE) team is looking for an experienced and motivated leader who possesses a unique balance of technical depth and relationship management skills. Our partners develop apps and games for Amazon devices powered by Fire OS and Alexa, such as Fire tablets, Echo Show, Smart TVs, streaming media players (e.g. Fire TV Stick) . As a Principal Solutions Architect, you will work with top-tier partners to create incredible Alexa-enabled experiences that will wow customers on Fire TV, Echo Show and Tablets. You will act as the primary technical liaison between external partners and Amazon product teams to help shape their product roadmaps. Your role will be to guide partners as they productize and integrate with Amazon Services and enable them to grow their business through monetisation and increase in engagement. You'll evangelize best practices through white-papers, presentations and sample code and help partners adopt a new voice paradigm in their apps and games, using various Alexa services such as Video Skills Kit (VSK). As you build relationships with your partners, you'll understand their business, product roadmap, and challenges. You'll use this information to influence Amazon product teams, helping improve the product offerings and quality of Amazon products and services. Key Responsibilities: - Provide technical consultation to strategic partners and Amazon product teams - Write sample code to accelerate adoption of Amazon technology - Author blog posts, contribute to webinars, create presentations, and run demos to explain technical concepts - Create best practices, knowledge base articles, and processes to increase the effectiveness of the team - Guide partners as they build and migrate their applications, software, and services on Amazon devices - Act as a technical liaison between customers, external partners, Amazon engineering teams, and support - Educate customers of all sizes on the value proposition of Amazon Services and Alexa, and participate in deep architectural discussions Hiring in any of the locations - London, Berlin, Munich and Luxembourg. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Relevant years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience Suitable experience of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience Relevant IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent, or experience in a professional field or military Experience within specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics). Experience in design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Suitable years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience Experience working with end user or developer communities Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial (tel). If calling from Ireland, please dial (tel). Posted: January 26, 2023 (Updated 6 months ago) Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40 countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. About the opportunity: Jacobs is currently recruiting for EC&I Engineers to join our nuclear power business. The Jacobs' nuclear power business supports clients across the energy generation and new build sectors. Our reputation for safely delivering quality projects on time and on budget is well recognised by our clients and our technical excellence and strong client relationships put us at the forefront of our industry, along with our proven expertise in managing large, complex projects in the UK and overseas. What that means to you is the opportunity to experience a real variety of projects, colleagues, and clients, collaborating to achieve outstanding results in a stimulating and quality-driven environment. The post is for those with post graduate experience delivering EC&I activities preferably within the civil nuclear or other highly regulated industries. Consideration will be given to time served apprentices with specific experience with a background in Civil nuclear. Candidates will be familiar with the delivery of EC&I engineering activities such as authoring and verifying engineering plans, technical reports and specifications with an ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications. Knowledge or awareness in any of the following areas is considered a distinct advantage: IEC SC45a suite of standards (and how to apply/comply with them), programmable electronic components, equipment assessment and qualification (hardware & software), nuclear safety cases, ageing and obsolescence management, system design, PLCs and system coding and testing. The candidate must be highly motivated with the ability to work with limited supervision whilst delivering tasks to quality, schedule and budget. They will be confident in communicating at all levels and proactive in engaging with colleagues and relevant stakeholders. In addition, the candidate should be proactive in personal development with a willingness to learn. Subject to the candidate's capabilities as well as business requirements, the focus of the EC&I Engineer role could be in any of the following key workstreams: Full life-cycle development (hardware and software) of either control or protection systems Software qualification of SMART devices and PLCs Functional Safety determination (both probabilistic and deterministic) EC&I Ageing and Obsolescence Management Production and modification of nuclear EC&I safety cases and / or cyber security cases IEC SC 45a suite of standards (and how to apply/comply with them). IEC 61513 is the top level of IEC SC 45A and refers to other IEC SC 45A standards. A knowledge of IEC 61508 or it's other derivatives could be acceptable Equipment qualification and assessment (hardware & software) Key Responsibilities: Execute the role in a safe and secure manner Deliver high-quality engineering tasks to time, quality, budget and client satisfaction Liaise with Senior and Principal Engineers when expertise or clarification is needed Proactive in personal development Here's What You'll Need: Degree in relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Electronic / Electrical Engineering) or successful completion of a relevant apprentice scheme in a nuclear context. Ability to work in the UK and eligible to gain BPSS and CTC vetting (minimum security clearance) Evidence of working towards application for either Chartered or Incorporated engineer status with a relevant professional body Experience of authoring engineering documentation such as engineering plans, technical reports and specifications The ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications Strong communication skills Familiarity with electrical systems, control systems and process instrumentation Desirable skills: Awareness of Civil nuclear plant systems, structures and component and associated design and assessment guidelines (or relevant engineering principles from other highly regulated industries) Awareness of relevant guidelines, standards and practices (e.g. IEC 61508, 61511, 61513, 61226, ONR SAPs / TAGS) Awareness of risk identification, quantification, management and of HSE requirements Our Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women's - find out more about our employee networks here. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team . Your application experience is important to us and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then please let us know.