Linux Systems Software Developer

Hewlett-Packard A/S; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Linux Systems Software Developer to join their HP Wolf Security R&D team in Cambridge, UK. You will be responsible for designing and developing features in security software and improving performance. Candidates should have expertise in C/C++, experience in Linux development, and an understanding of networking protocols. The role offers flexible working arrangements and numerous benefits, making it ideal for those looking to impact the cybersecurity landscape.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Wide range of snacks and beverages

Qualifications

• Expert programming experience in C/C++.
• Experience with Linux user mode development.
• Understanding of OSI networking model with emphasis on TCP/IP.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing new features.
• Maintaining existing code components.
• Improving product security and reliability.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Linux user mode development

OSI networking model understanding

Debugging complex systems

PKI concepts and cryptography

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

ONNX Runtime

Yocto Project

Job description

Linux Systems Software Developer- HP Wolf Security

Description

We are looking for a Linux Systems Software Developer to join the HP Wolf Security R&D team in Cambridge, UK. We work on endpoint software security products based on hardware assisted virtualization. One of the hypervisors we have developed ourselves, uXen, is used in a product that runs on millions of customer devices. You can check out uXen source code, one of our in-house developed hypervisors, on GitHub: https://github.com/uxen-virt/uxen.

You will be joining one of our advanced product development teams. You will be responsible for designing and developing new features as well as providing support and maintenance for existing code components.

We offer a wide range of snacks, foods and beverages which includes 4 different types of coffee, We also have flexible working hours and hybrid working options form our new Cambridge office.

Responsibilities for the Linux Systems Software Developer

• Designing and developing new features and main maintaining existing components.
• Improving security, reliability, and performance of the product.
• Writing unit tests and automated tests.
• Responding quickly to security vulnerability reports for open-source components in the product and integrating security fixes.
• Working in a fast-paced environment that iterates and evolves rapidly.

Requirements for the Linux Systems Software Developer

• Expert programming experience in C/C++.
• Experience with Linux user mode development.
• Understanding of components in the OSI networking model with emphasis on TCP/IP protocols.
• Experience of debugging complex systems problems.
• Understanding of PKI concepts and other uses of cryptography.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field or equivalent.

We would be very keen to speak with Linux systems experts that have experience building ML/AI and/or GenAI‑driven features using frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or ONNX Runtime.

A great Linux Systems Software Developer will have

• Experience with Linux kernel development
• Experience of Linux systems development using Yocto Project.
• Experience with black box debugging.
• Experience with Windows system (user and/or kernel mode) development.
• Experience with x86-64 architecture.
• Experience with developing audio and video device stacks.
• Familiarity with Linux windows management.
• Familiarity with Trusted Platform Modules (TPM).

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About you

You’re out to reimagine and reinvent what’s possible- in your career as well as the world around you. So are we. We love taking on tough challenges, disrupting the status quo, and creating what’s next. We’re in search of talented people who are inspired by big challenges, driven to learn and grow, and dedicated to making a meaningful difference.

About HP Wolf Security

The primary focus of the HP Wolf Security team is developing cyber security solutions to protect our customers devices and data. The digital threat landscape is ever-changing and as the cyber security industry reacts and adapts to changes, so too do the malware authors. Our unique micro-virtualization technology ensures that customers are protected from even the most bleeding edge cyber security threats. That micro-virtualization technology forms a key pillar in a wider cyber security suite that we're actively developing.

To see what our engineering teams are working on, check out our technical blogs: https://threatresearch.ext.hp.com/blog

Our history

Inspired by the isolation principles of traditional virtualization, our team known then as Bromium, created a game-changing technology called micro-virtualization to protect end users against advanced malware. Every task the user performs, such as opening a document or clicking on a link, is isolated in its own micro-VM, with access to just the resources required for that task, and existing just for the life of the task. Protection is thus provided through isolation, without relying on detection, hence reliably defending the user from polymorphic and even zero-day malware.

Bromium was acquired by HP Inc on 19 September 2019 forming HP Wolf Security.

For more information, visit our website: https://www.hp.com/uk-en/security/endpoint-security-solutions.html

Job

Software

Schedule

Full time

Shift

No shift premium (United Kingdom)

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