Principal Software Engineer (C++ / Unreal Engine)

41 Days Old

Principal Software Engineer Portsmouth | Hybrid, 3 days onsite £75,000-£85,000 plus bonus and benefits This Principal Software Engineer role is designed for a hands-on technical leader with strong C++ and Unreal Engine expertise, working at the forefront of complex, performance-critical software delivery. The role combines advanced engineering with genuine technical authority, shaping how simulation-driven and autonomy-focused systems are designed, built and evolved. The position sits within a fast-growing software and data science consultancy delivering end-to-end solutions across defence, energy, transport and health. You will work closely with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders on high-impact programmes spanning modelling and simulation, autonomy, geospatial systems, synthetic environments and digital twins. This is a true principal-level role. You will remain deeply technical while setting direction, leading teams and acting as the technical authority across projects. What you will be doing * Leading the design and delivery of complex software solutions using C++ and Unreal Engine * Acting as technical lead across modelling and simulation, wargaming and autonomous systems * Applying mathematical and computational techniques to solve real-world problems * Owning key technical decisions across architecture, tooling and performance * Mentoring engineers and enabling high-performing del...
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Location:
Portsmouth
Salary:
£85,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Computers

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