Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer in Scotland | Bright Purple Resourcing Search Search Lead Software Engineer Bright Purple Resourcing Scotland; Glasgow; Edinburgh; Aberdeen; Perth; Dundee; Paisley; Inverness; Falkirk; Fife; Stirling Permanent Published: 3 weeks ago Up to £65,000 Lead Software Engineer Bright Purple Resourcing Lead Software Engineer - Flight Systems, Space Technology - Scotland Does the idea of working at the forefront of the space industry excite you? Bright Purple are hiring for a leading UK-based space technology scale-up, with a 10+ year history of developing software used on real spacecraft missions worldwide. Its products help organisations develop reliable, reusable flight software more quickly, using modern engineering approaches. The business is employee-owned, growing rapidly, and driven by a strong culture of technical excellence, collaboration and long-term thinking. Don't worry - you do not require prior space or satellite experience. The skills we are looking for are those of a senior embedded software engineer, industry-agnostic! What is in it for you: Salary up to £65,000 Flexible working with the occasional visits to Edinburgh office 36 days’ annual leave 6% employer pension contribution Health cash plan, life assurance and enhanced sick pay Employee ownership and a genuine voice in the business Ongoing investment in learning, development and conferences A supportive, inclusive culture where your work directly impacts space missions The Role: This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role with responsibility for a flagship flight software product used across multiple space missions. You’ll guide its technical direction, influence future product development, and work closely with engineers, customers and commercial teams to ensure the software continues to meet demanding real-world needs. Alongside product ownership, you’ll lead and develop a team of flight software engineers, setting technical standards, supporting career growth and creating an environment where high-quality engineering thrives. Must-Have Skills & Experience: Strong background in embedded software engineering , with significant professional experience Excellent C programming skills, including work on embedded platforms (e.g. ARM-based systems) Solid understanding of operating systems, multitasking and low-level hardware interaction Experience leading technical design and solving complex engineering problems Comfortable working across the full software lifecycle, from requirements to delivery Experience working in a Linux -based development environment with version control and CI principles Ability to communicate clearly, lead by example and support the growth of other engineers Confident communication skills Please APPLY NOW with your most 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. Similar Lead Software Engineer Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Senior Software Engineer Bright Purple Resourcing Edinburgh (EH2) £50,000 - £70,000 1 week ago Senior Software Engineer Atkins Edinburgh, Midlothian Competitive 2 weeks ago Principal Software Engineer Bright Purple Resourcing Edinburgh (EH1), EH1 Competitive 3 weeks ago Principal Software Engineer Bright Purple Resourcing Edinburgh (EH1), EH1 Competitive 3 weeks ago Senior Software Engineer Bright Purple Resourcing Edinburgh (EH1) Competative 3 weeks ago Senior Software Engineer Bright Purple Resourcing Edinburgh (EH1) Competative 2 weeks ago Senior Software Engineer Bright Purple Resourcing Edinburgh (EH1) Competative 3 weeks ago Principal Software Engineer Bright Purple Resourcing Edinburgh (EH1), EH1 Competitive 2 weeks ago Senior Integration Engineer ABRDN Edinburgh, Midlothian Competitive 5 days ago Senior Software Engineer Bright Purple Resourcing Glasgow (G2), G2 Up to £80,000 1 week ago Lead Software Engineer jobs Lead Software Engineer jobs in Scotland IT jobs IT jobs in Scotland Software Development jobs Software Development jobs in Scotland Jobs in Scotland Software Engineer jobs Software Developer jobs Software Engineering Lead jobs Team Lead Software Engineer jobs Graduate Software Engineer jobs Software Team Lead jobs Lead Software Developer jobs Lead Developer jobs Software Engineering jobs Graduate Software Developer jobs Principal Software Engineer jobs Head Of Software Engineering jobs Software Lead jobs Lead Systems Engineer jobs Senior Lead Engineer jobs Totaljobs About us Work for us Media centre Partners Jobseeker Jobs Jobseeker login Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiter Courses Advertise a job Recruiter login Contact us – recruiters Recruiter advice Recruit internationally Let's connect Apps Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Compliance Accessibility The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026