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Posted 5 days ago
Principal Software Engineer
Burns Sheehan
📍 London
RecruitmentUrgent
Job description
<p><strong>Principal Software Engineer (Go/Systems) Series B Scale Up Life Sciences</strong></p><p><br><br>Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.<br></p><p><strong>Salary</strong>: £170,000 plus package</p><p><strong>Location</strong>: Angel (3 days per week in office)</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong>: Backend engineering specialist, with expertise in Golang, Python, Rust, Kubernetes</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Mission: Orchestrating Physical Reality </strong></p><p>I am working with a Series B powerhouse ($100M+ raised) disrupting the Life Sciences sector by building a cloud-to-hardware "Operating System" that automates human health. They are looking to hire a Principal Software Engineer who will be the technical heavyweight that 5–6 Staff Engineers rally behind.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> The Technical Core</strong></p><ul><li>The ecosystem is built for high-concurrency and extreme performance. To lead here, you need to be a Go Specialist. You aren't just coding in it; you’ve used Go to build, scale, and architect non-trivial backend systems.</li><li>Deep experience with Rust (huge plus) or the ability to navigate complex Python environments.</li><li>Mastery of Kubernetes, Containers, and Software-Defined Networking (SDN).</li><li>They are hiring for a Principal Software Engineer who can build products that will accelerate the cure for diseases alongside global healthcare giants.</li><li>A high-pace, elite engineering culture where the best idea wins.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong> Who You Are</strong></p><ul><li>13–20 years backend engineering experience covering Golang, Rust, Python.</li><li>You’re a whiteboard native. You design distributed systems that bridge the gap between digital orchestration and physical robotics.</li><li>Experince mentoring Staff and Senior Engineers, winning their respect through technical depth.</li><li>As the Principal Software Engineer, you spot the gap, architect the fix, and lead the charge. xwzovoh </li></ul><p><br></p><p>If this sounds like an interesting opportunity for you, please apply below. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Principal Software Engineer (Go/Systems) Series B Scale Up Life Sciences</strong></p>