Principal Software Engineer.
About this role
We are always interested to hear from talented industrial designers, mechanical designers, electronic engineers and software developers who enjoy working collaboratively to find creative solutions to challenging problems. We are a ready-made team of product development specialists. Our clients range from ambitious start-ups to global brands, and span consumer and industrial market segments. Working at Forward NPD means you’ll be part of a friendly, welcoming team and surrounded by people who love to grapple with tough technical challenges. We are located in Oakington Business Park, outside the traffic-jam zone of Cambridge. Our staff enjoy a competitive employment package and opportunities to develop their expertise as they take on the challenge of delivering outstanding designs supported by a collegiate approach to product development. Principal Software Engineer. Cambridge (office-based) Read more 10 November 2025 If you think you would thrive in this environment, please feel free to approach us directly, via the contact page , even if there are no roles currently advertised above. We already work with our carefully selected agencies, so no new agencies please . By clicking Accept All , you consent to our use of cookies. You can click Reject All to decline non-essential cookies. View our You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the Accept All Reject All Close GDPR Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
What this role is, and what else it is called
Employers in Cambridge advertise this kind of work as Software Engineer, Software Engineering, Web Developer and Senior Software Engineer too, so it is worth searching more than one wording. It is a lead or principal Software Engineering role in Cambridge, advertised as on-site.
How this role compares to the market
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