At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to develop Linux system tools using Python and C.
- Company: Innovative tech firm focused on security and embedded systems.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with exciting challenges in cryptography and computer security.
- Why this job: Make an impact in security tech while working with cutting-edge tools.
- Qualifications: Degree in Software Engineering or related field; experience in C and Python.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
You will join a team working on Linux system tools with Python scripting and C coding. We’re using locked-down SELinux embedded in our Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), tackling the network stacks, security rules, container interplay, and other challenges. We’re also working on the tools to interact with and control HSMs and their secure (signed) upgrade process. The SELinux applications involve many large interacting processes and containers. As to scale, the HSM hardware provides a multi-core fast processor, 8GB RAM, and multiple SSD partitions.
Responsibilities
- Play a significant role in the design and development of our full system with embedded HSMs, client-side tools & API libraries
- Develop features from inception to delivery
- Software design & coding, testing, and review
Required Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent, in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Maths or relevant discipline.
- Development & design in both C and Python on Linux, in an embedded environment.
- Familiar with complex, multi-component projects, using multiple development languages.
- Ability to solve complex technical problems with demanding requirements, in innovative, practical ways.
Bonus Qualifications
- Skilled with buildroot, yocto, bitbake
- Skilled with LXC and SELinux
- Use of automated tools to linux systems admin
- Knowledge of secure-boot technologies and digital signatures.
- Familiarity with full-stack from device drivers, to client-side tools & API libraries. (Some knowledge of hardware protocols.)
- Open-source software development - as licensee, or as contributor.
- A broad interest in cryptography and/or computer security techniques.
- Agile and/or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
Cambridge, hybrid
Senior Software Developer / Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer employer: hackajob
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, where as a Senior Software Developer, you will work on cutting-edge technology in a hybrid environment in Cambridge. We offer a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth through continuous learning opportunities and the chance to tackle complex challenges in embedded systems. With competitive benefits and a focus on employee well-being, we strive to create a rewarding workplace for those passionate about software development and security.
