Senior Software Engineer in Cambridge

The Software (CE-SW) group is responsible for developing and improving the software ecosystem around the company's next generation architectures and systems. This means working with processors and other hardware technology not yet available to the public. You will join a team of Software Engineers who share a passion for leaving their mark on the future of computing. We are looking for highly capable engineers to work in the areas of Client/Server/Automotive/IoT, ready to use their knowledge and experience to ensure we continue to deliver software with the level of quality demanded by our customers. If you are similarly passionate about innovative technologies, then we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Active involvement in the software design and test of reference application processor firmware.
• Your day to day role will involve low level software development, test and debug on various platforms, including software models, development boards and shipping products.
• Creating software stacks for the company’s reference platforms for future devices.
• Development of test code.
• Create automation solutions to streamline and minimize manual testing and development tasks.
• Analyze industry specs, roadmap requirements, breakdown tasks and help implement the project plans.
• Your activities will involve upstreaming and maintenance.

Required Skills and Experience

• Excellent C/C++ programming skills with the ability to add significant new functionality, analyze and fix complex defects. Some knowledge of assembly and strong debugging skills are preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with software testing or software development.
• Expertise in application and low-level systems, with a strong understanding of system architecture (preferably the company), OS fundamentals, bootloaders, and device drivers.
• Proficiency in Linux/Windows operating systems and driver development is preferred.
• Good understanding of test methodologies, CI and test automation.
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and spoken English.

Nice to Have Skills and Experience

• Experience with Python programming and writing shell scripts.
• Basic understanding of the Linux kernel, system software and device drivers, and Android internals.
• Familiarity with open-source project development cycles and contribution processes.
• Experience of software profiling, instrumentation, and optimization.
• Verification and validation of firmware on both pre-silicon platforms.
• A knowledge of how to test software using various techniques alongside an awareness of the value of CI and automated test systems.
• Experience with Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) practices.
• Familiarity and flexibility in the use of various software development lifecycle methods including Agile.

Salary

£73,500 – £99,500 per year.

Equal Opportunities

The company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.