1 to 25 of 32 Principal Software Engineer Jobs in the South East

Principal Engineer/Staff Engineer - Principal Software Engineer (Full Stack Engineer) £180k + Share/Equity Scheme (EMI) We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer/Staff Software Engineer to join a FinTech company at the Scale … Up phase of their journey. (£200m+ Investment Series Funding) They're looking for an engineer that has experience working across several tech stacks including TypeScript, Java, Node, React, AWS, Python, Go. You do not need experience in all of these but must be able to showcase ability to lead … are best fit for purpose. 💷 £150k-£180k basic 🏡 Hybrid Working 🚀 Share/Equity Scheme (EMI) 🏝️ 25 days + 8 PH 💰 Bonus Scheme As a Principal Engineer/Staff Engineer you will work closely with the CTO and lead a team of Software Engineers & Full Stack Developers More ❯

We’re Hiring: Principal Software Engineer – Satellite Systems Location: Surrey-based (Hybrid) Sector: Satellite Communications | Embedded Systems | Space-tech GTS Space is partnering with a leading company in the space-tech sector, which is on the lookout for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer Our … successful space missions across the solar system, with clients like NASA and ESA. With teams on three continents, they’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join them in their Surrey office. This is a rare chance to work on mission-critical software for cutting … edge satellite communications and onboard processing systems. 💡 Your Mission: As Principal Software Engineer, you'll: Lead the design and optimization of software for advanced satellite communication systems Define architecture and drive the development of embedded, real-time solutions Collaborate closely with systems engineers to integrate hardware More ❯

Principal Software Engineer (90,000 + Equity) A new position as a Principal Software Engineer is now available at an innovative company specializing in AI-driven 3D analytics, headquartered in London. The company leverages cutting-edge 3D AI to automate construction progress, quality monitoring … and integrations Oversee cloud deployment and performance optimization Define and track development and product KPIs Coach junior engineers and support team growth The Ideal Principal Software Engineer Will Have: Experience building maintainable, high-quality enterprise/B2B software Experience managing full-cycle software projects Proficiency … or Enterprise SaaS Knowledge of 2D/3D vision, big data, Terraform, or Infrastructure as Code If you're interested in the position of Principal Software Engineer, please apply or contact Michael Burns-Peake. More ❯

Principal Software Engineer TypeScript | Node | React | AWS | Kubernetes | AI | Hybrid Salary: £90-120k + bonus Location: Central London 2 days pw Experienced Principal Software Engineers required by a global travel business! You will be leading a group of extremely talented engineers on a greenfield … build, responsible for the design and development of several of the company’s core products. We are searching for Senior, Staff or Principal level software engineers. You will define the architectural vision, drive key technical decisions, and lead teams in building scalable, well-engineered software. This hands-on … coding, and solving complex challenges. You will be working with a modern cloud-native stack, utilising AI, automation, and best-in-class engineering practices. Principal Software Engineer Requirements: Experience as a Senior, Staff or Principal level Software Engineer. Competent working across the full stack; TypeScript More ❯

GTS Space is partnering with a leading company in the space-tech sector, which is on the lookout for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer Our client is a global trailblazer in space-resilient computing — their technologies are already powering over 50 successful space missions across the solar … system, with clients like NASA and ESA. With teams on three continents, they’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join them in their Surrey office. This is a rare chance to work on mission-critical software for cutting-edge satellite communications and onboard processing … systems. �� Your Mission: As Principal Software Engineer, you'll: Lead the design and optimization of software for advanced satellite communication systems Define architecture and drive the development of embedded, real-time solutions Collaborate closely with systems engineers to integrate hardware and software Guide and mentor More ❯

Principal Backend Software Engineer/Developer (C# .Net Core Azure) Reigate/WFH to £95k Are you a backend focussed .Net technologist looking for an opportunity to work on cutting edge SaaS technology? You could be progressing your career in a senior hands-on role at a … global InsurTech. As a Principal Backend Software Engineer you will take a lead role in the team responsible for their flagship SaaS insurance platform that handles 4 billion requests per month. The work is challenging and complex, you'll focus on delivering the evolution of backend services … of leading technical projects and promoting best practices You have excellent written and verbal communication skills What's in it for you: As a Principal Backend Software Engineer/Developer you will earn a competitive salary package including: Salary to £95k Bonus (c20%) 25 days holiday (and More ❯

Principal Software Engineer (TypeScript) Salary: £120,000 - £140,000 plus equity Location: 3 days p/week in London Principal Engineer - would you like the opportunity to work for a start-up who recently raised series A funding? You will be joining a technology team … a passion for innovation, collaboration, and providing the best service to their customers as well as embracing new ideas, technologies and approaches. As a Principal Engineer, you will be joining the organisation at one of the most exciting times. You will be working alongside a team of experienced … fast-paced start-up. Focus on building highly reliable and well architected products. Computer Science degree would be a bonus. If you're a Principal Engineer, looking to work for one of the fastest growing start-ups, please apply. More ❯

Principal Software Engineer | London (Hybrid - 3x in office) up to £140K Salary + Bonus + Benefits We are seeking a talented and passionate Principal software engineer to join a leading financial services company. Our client is a pioneering player in the pension's space … of assets under management and a reputation for excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the transformation of the industry. As a Principal, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing and developing critical systems used across various business functions, including trading, operations, actuarial, and finance. You … cross-functional teams, including Trading, Operations, and Finance, to deliver impactful new features. Contribute to a fast-paced environment while maintaining best practices in software development. Skills and Experience Required: Excellent academic record, PhD or MSc in Science/Stem subjects. 4+ years of application development experience, within fast More ❯

Principal Software Engineer - Java, Leadership - London (Hybrid) One of my consulting clients in London is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead a development team working on an exciting project. Key Skills: Java Development Springboot Microservices REST APIs Cloud (AWS Ideally or Azure More ❯

components for a wide range of industries, leveraging advanced 3D printing techniques. As they continue to grow, they are looking to bring on a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of their state-of-the-art metal printing systems. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development of embedded software for the company's next-generation 3D metal printing machines. These machines are designed to deliver high-volume, precision printing for large-scale industrial parts, with an emphasis on sustainability and green manufacturing. You will be … responsible for architecting and implementing software solutions that integrate motion control systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and other critical embedded components to ensure the efficient and reliable performance of the printing systems. In this senior role, you will lead and mentor a team of junior engineers, providing guidance More ❯

Principal Software Engineer We're looking for a talented Software Engineer to lead the design and development of user-facing software for the remote control and monitoring of autonomous vehicles. You'll work closely with operations experts and key customers to run UI experiments … gather feedback, and refine critical software features. This is a hands-on, high-impact role that spans R&D, prototyping, and production deployment. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end development of GCS interfaces, enabling real-time monitoring and control of autonomous systems. Design, build, and maintain UI software … to gather insights, validate usability, and continuously refine the user experience. Create prototypes and storyboards to explore and iterate on interface concepts. Ensure that software quality is maintained throughout by conducting thorough testing and validation. Collaborate on a regular basis across multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful delivery of More ❯

Principal Software Engineer We're looking for a talented Software Engineer to lead the design and development of user-facing software for the remote control and monitoring of autonomous vehicles. You'll work closely with operations experts and key customers to run UI experiments … gather feedback, and refine critical software features. This is a hands-on, high-impact role that spans R&D, prototyping, and production deployment. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end development of GCS interfaces, enabling real-time monitoring and control of autonomous systems. Design, build, and maintain UI software … to gather insights, validate usability, and continuously refine the user experience. Create prototypes and storyboards to explore and iterate on interface concepts. Ensure that software quality is maintained throughout by conducting thorough testing and validation. Collaborate on a regular basis across multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful delivery of More ❯

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer – x8 Location: Cowes – We offer flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £68,000 (dependent on skills and experience) What you’ll be doing: Derive and maintain a set of software requirements from a baseline set of systems requirements Produce and maintain a software design to meet a set of software requirements Use a software design to produce a deliverable software solution Undertake peer reviews or checking/verification of peers’ solutions across Maritime Services Undertake … technical reviews, verify and authorise software engineering designs Act as an Engineering technical lead for a software solution at a sub-system level Maintain a software solution to address reported defects and/or add new functionality Support the development of individuals and teams to enhance skills More ❯

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer – x8 Location: Cowes – We offer flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £68,000 (dependent on skills and experience) What you’ll be doing: Derive and maintain a set of software requirements from a baseline set of systems requirements Produce and maintain a software design to meet a set of software requirements Use a software design to produce a deliverable software solution Undertake peer reviews or checking/verification of peers’ solutions across Maritime Services Undertake … technical reviews, verify and authorise software engineering designs Act as an Engineering technical lead for a software solution at a sub-system level Maintain a software solution to address reported defects and/or add new functionality Support the development of individuals and teams to enhance skills More ❯

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer – x8 Location: Cowes – We offer flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £68,000 (dependent on skills and experience) What you’ll be doing: Derive and maintain a set of software requirements from a baseline set of systems requirements Produce and maintain a software design to meet a set of software requirements Use a software design to produce a deliverable software solution Undertake peer reviews or checking/verification of peers’ solutions across Maritime Services Undertake … technical reviews, verify and authorise software engineering designs Act as an Engineering technical lead for a software solution at a sub-system level Maintain a software solution to address reported defects and/or add new functionality Support the development of individuals and teams to enhance skills More ❯

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer – x8 Location: Cowes – We offer flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £68,000 (dependent on skills and experience) What you’ll be doing: Derive and maintain a set of software requirements from a baseline set of systems requirements Produce and maintain a software design to meet a set of software requirements Use a software design to produce a deliverable software solution Undertake peer reviews or checking/verification of peers’ solutions across Maritime Services Undertake … technical reviews, verify and authorise software engineering designs Act as an Engineering technical lead for a software solution at a sub-system level Maintain a software solution to address reported defects and/or add new functionality Support the development of individuals and teams to enhance skills More ❯

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer – x8 Location: Cowes – We offer flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £68,000 (dependent on skills and experience) What you’ll be doing: Derive and maintain a set of software requirements from a baseline set of systems requirements Produce and maintain a software design to meet a set of software requirements Use a software design to produce a deliverable software solution Undertake peer reviews or checking/verification of peers’ solutions across Maritime Services Undertake … technical reviews, verify and authorise software engineering designs Act as an Engineering technical lead for a software solution at a sub-system level Maintain a software solution to address reported defects and/or add new functionality Support the development of individuals and teams to enhance skills More ❯

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer – x8 Location: Cowes – We offer flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £68,000 (dependent on skills and experience) What you’ll be doing: Derive and maintain a set of software requirements from a baseline set of systems requirements Produce and maintain a software design to meet a set of software requirements Use a software design to produce a deliverable software solution Undertake peer reviews or checking/verification of peers’ solutions across Maritime Services Undertake … technical reviews, verify and authorise software engineering designs Act as an Engineering technical lead for a software solution at a sub-system level Maintain a software solution to address reported defects and/or add new functionality Support the development of individuals and teams to enhance skills More ❯

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer – x8 Location: Cowes – We offer flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £68,000 (dependent on skills and experience) What you’ll be doing: Derive and maintain a set of software requirements from a baseline set of systems requirements Produce and maintain a software design to meet a set of software requirements Use a software design to produce a deliverable software solution Undertake peer reviews or checking/verification of peers’ solutions across Maritime Services Undertake … technical reviews, verify and authorise software engineering designs Act as an Engineering technical lead for a software solution at a sub-system level Maintain a software solution to address reported defects and/or add new functionality Support the development of individuals and teams to enhance skills More ❯

Join AZAD as a Principal Software Engineer and design, develop, and test software for industry leading laser via drilling systems. This position will define and execute software development plans and roadmap, analyze and determine system software test standards and procedures, and determine hardware compatibility … 65.00 - $70.00 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package. Essential Functions: Assist in defining and executing the software development plans and roadmap. Develop software programs to meet the requirements and constraints of the customer scope of work and exceed customer expectations. … Work within and help to lead a highly skilled team to accomplish all the deliverables throughout the Software Product Lifecycle (design, development, testing, and implementation). Develop solutions to complex scientific problems. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude More ❯

Principal Embedded Software Engineer Milton Keynes Full time, permanent position Onsite 5 days per week Our client designs and develops innovative communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. They foster a dynamic, collaborative work environment that encourages learning and autonomy. If … you're passionate, energetic, and forward-thinking, this role could be perfect for you. In this role, you will develop software for the client's products, ranging from Linux-based single-board computers to high-reliability microcontroller systems. Responsibilities span the entire development cycle, including designing, coding, testing, and … supporting low- and high-level software. You'll aim to create hardware and software solutions that simplify integration for the client's customers. As part of the software team, you will oversee designs from concept to production, encompassing product roadmaps, detailed coding, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support. More ❯

Join the Growth Story at Envitia Join Envitia, a leader in the UK's digital and software services landscape, where your work in cutting-edge technology empowers our customers to manage, share, and exploit data more effectively: Influence significant digital and data transformation projects within the UK public sector. … to make a real impact, grow with a supportive team, and help shape the future of data solutions in trusted sectors. The Role The Principal Java Engineer has a critical role within the Engineering function, tasked with setting technical standards and influencing the architectural decisions that shape the … company's software solutions. This position is suited for a seasoned expert who not only technically leads projects within their domain of expertise but also supports business development efforts through pre-sales engagements. The Principal Engineer will guide the technology strategy, collaborate with cross-functional teams and More ❯

Role: Principal Software Engineer Locations: London (must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the UK on an ad hoc basis) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the … our work varies from client to client so there will be lots of opportunities to experience new domains and new stacks. The role of Principal Consultant often involves leading client accounts holistically—people, delivery, quality, and commercials. As well as ensuring we’re delivering great engineering, you’ll also More ❯

Equity options: 0.25% - 0.5% Hybrid working policy: Minimum three days a week in our Holborn office Experience level: At least seven years in commercial software engineering If you're looking to join an exceptional, fast-paced, and growing team building innovative products in FinTech, check out the full job … product that may not be suitable for every investor. The role As we approach the launch of our product, we are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to strengthen our engineering team. You will have extensive commercial experience designing, building and maintaining systems used in critical services … Ensure best practice through example and continual team feedback Root causing real-time production issues in a timely manner Taking a pragmatic approach to software development Your background Extensive experience in software engineering, with a focus on designing, building, and maintaining large-scale systems Proven track record of More ❯

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our team full time. This is a hands-on role where you will be deeply involved in the development of drone related backend systems, contributing across the entire stack. You will also have the … for building a data lake/warehouse and the foundation of business intelligence. Support the creation of a Network Operating Center (NOC) on the software & system side and other strategic initiatives such as design and development of digital twin infrastructure. Own the definition of done, performance, security, and usability. … and guide external consultants and freelancers to deliver high-quality results. Requirements Required Qualifications and Skills At minimum 10 years of work experience in software development roles Strong programming skills in Go, React and JavaScript Great understanding of PostgreSQL, MongoDB and data streaming pipelines Proven experience designing and implementing More ❯