Chinese speaking - Software Standardization & Industry Development Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipRecruiter is seeking a Chinese speaking Software Standardization & Industry Development Engineer for a contract position in Edinburgh. In this role, you'll engage with international standards organizations and contribute to software standards innovation across Europe. A Master's or PhD in Computer Science or Software Engineering is required, along with experience in mobile application development and understanding of global software policies.

Qualifications

• Experience with standards bodies like ECMA, W3C, or OCX.
• Proficient in mobile platforms like Android, iOS, or HarmonyOS.
• Skilled in interpreting technology trends.

Responsibilities

• Represent the client in international standards organizations.
• Contribute to design and evolution of technologies like ArkTS and HarmonyOS.
• Track global software policies with focus on EU digital acts.

Skills

Mobile application development

Understanding of programming infrastructure

Project planning

Interpreting complex policies

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science

Master's or PhD in Software Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Chinese speaking - Software Standardization & Industry Development Engineer (Contract, Onsite in Edinburgh)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Contract Position | ️ 100% Onsite

Our client, a leading global technology company, is looking for a Software Engineer with expertise in programming , operating systems, and open-source ecosystems to join their Europe Software Standardization & Industry Development (EU-SID) team.

This is a rare opportunity to combine technical depth with industry influence, contributing to the future of software standards and platform innovation across Europe.

What You’ll Do

• Represent our client in international standards organizations (e.g., ECMA, W3C, OCX) within the software, open source, and mobile OS domains.
• Contribute to the design and evolution of advanced technologies like ArkTS, Cangjie, HarmonyOS , Atomic Services, and open-source development kits.
• Track and interpret global software policies and regulations — with a focus on EU digital acts such as the DMA and DSA — and deliver insights to internal teams.
• Work closely with engineering, product, and strategy teams across European branches and headquarters to align technical direction and share updates.
• Promote and manage pilot projects and co-development efforts with European developers, ecosystem players, and academic institutions.
• Support public workshops, summits, and events focused on operating systems, developer tools, and software standards.
• Assist in internal project planning, budgeting, and coordination efforts within the EU-SID team.

Who You Are

• Hold a Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Have experience with or exposure to standards bodies like ECMA, W3C, OCX, or major open-source governance.
• Proficient in mobile application development on platforms such as Android, iOS, or HarmonyOS.
• Solid understanding of programming infrastructure, OS components, or software development lifecycle.
• Skilled in interpreting complex policies and translating technology trends into actionable strategy.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural and collaborative environment.
• Located in or willing to relocate to Edinburgh for 100% onsite work.