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Principal Software Engineer

Job in Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21, England, UK
Listing for: SoCode Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Senior Developer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 GBP Yearly GBP 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Impington

Principal Network Software Engineer

Shape the software behind an industry leading product, the type that sits at the heart of high performing technical environments. Combining  precision hardware, real-time control, and sophisticated software, my client are seeking a Principal Network Software Engineer as part of their plans for growth.

This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role and the right candidate will have in depth experience with Linux, embedded systems, networking, and hardware integration. Given the seniorirty of the role, there will also be aspects of mentoring others while solving hard, system-level problems.

As part of the Product Software Team, the right candidate will play a key part in the following:

Work on deep-tech products where software directly controls physical systems
Influence architecture and technical direction at a senior level
Mentor talented engineers and shape how teams work
Be part of a company whose technology plays a role in critical global infrastructure

What experience will you need:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar
10+ years working with Linux platforms, including administration, performance tuning, security, and troubleshooting
Advanced C programming experience in embedded environments
Proven ability to translate architecture into high-quality, deliverable software
Strong understanding of networking concepts
Experience diagnosing kernel-level issues and solving complex HW/SW integration problems
Experience working in Agile environments and improving development processes

If you’re excited by complex systems, precision engineering, and leading from the front—this is the role for you.

For more information, or to discuss your experience/CV, please do get in touch with Jeremy van Waveren at So Code
- Norwich.

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