Principal Software Engineer

Cure Talent are delighted to be partnered with an emerging wearable medical technology company at a defining stage of its growth. Developing next-generation physiological monitoring solutions, the business is transitioning from advanced product development towards regulatory approval and commercial launch.

We are looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across the company's software function, working closely with the Head of Engineering and multidisciplinary teams spanning Software, Signal Processing and Firmware.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role, combining software architecture and technical decision-making with day-to-day engineering, development and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership across software development, architecture and engineering best practice

Own and evolve the software architecture across the medical device platform

Lead technical decision-making across Software, Signal Processing and Firmware interfaces

Ensure software development aligns with IEC 62304 and wider medical device requirements

Support regulatory submissions and the progression of products towards commercial release

Provide technical guidance to internal engineers, contractors and external development partners

Remain hands-on with software development, code reviews, testing, documentation and troubleshooting

Experience & Skills Required

Extensive software engineering experience within regulated medical devices

Principal, Lead, Architect or equivalent senior technical experience

Strong knowledge of IEC 62304 and the medical device software development lifecycle

Strong software architecture and systems-level engineering experience

Broad technical understanding across software, embedded/firmware and signal processing or algorithm development

Experience supporting medical devices through regulatory approval and commercial release

Hands-on technical background with the ability to contribute directly to development and complex problem-solving

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced software engineer...