Principal Software Engineer at Berkeley Square - Talent Specialists in IT & Engineering in Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Company: Berkeley Square - Talent Specialists in IT & Engineering
- Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Posted: Sep 20, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: £70,000 - £82,000 + 10% Corporate Bonus
- Experience: 10+ years
Overview
Principal Software Engineer Location: Glasgow (Hybrid, 2 days in-office per week) Salary: £70,000 - £82,000 + 10% Corporate Bonus We are seeking a versatile and skilled professional Principal Software Engineer to join our clients' team in Glasgow, focusing on cybersecurity and mobile application sec…
Job description
- Principal Software Engineer
- Location: Glasgow (Hybrid, 2 days in-office per week)
- Salary: £70,000 - £82,000 + 10% Corporate Bonus
- We are seeking a versatile and skilled professional Principal Software Engineer to join our clients' team in Glasgow, focusing on cybersecurity and mobile application security.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimise software for multiple product areas.
- Conduct reverse engineering and debugging to assess vulnerabilities.
- Implement robust security measures such as encryption and code hardening.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical roadmap.
- Collaborate with architects and other teams to deliver scalable solutions.
Requirements
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Assembly, Swift, and Objective-C.
- Expertise in mobile application security and tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, and Frida.
- Knowledge of encryption, authentication, and secure coding practices.
- Certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP) are a plus.
- Familiarity with Android development (e.g., Kotlin) is a plus.
- Advanced problem-solving abilities.
- Certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP) are a plus.
- Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
Skills
Required
- C
- C++
- Assembly
- Swift
- Objective-C
- Mobile application security
- IDA Pro
- Ghidra
- Frida
- Encryption
- Authentication
- Secure coding practices
Preferred
- CISSP
- CEH
- OSCP
- Android development
- Kotlin
Benefits
- Competitive salary and corporate bonus.
- Flexible hybrid working model.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity challenges.
- This is a unique opportunity to shape the role around your strengths and career aspirations in the evolving world of cybersecurity.