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