Linux Systems Software Engineer: Security & Virtualization

HP; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Wolf Security in Cambridge, UK, is seeking a Linux Systems Software Developer to maintain the Linux image used by VM guests, keep open-source components up to date, and rapidly address security vulnerabilities. You will work on enterprise software security with hardware-assisted virtualization.

You will join an advanced product team, responsible for developing core components, improving security and performance, and writing tests in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Expert programming experience in C or C++.
• Experience of Linux systems development using Yocto Project.
• Experience with Linux user and kernel mode development.
• Experience of debugging complex systems problems.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining core components of an enterprise class product.
• Improving security, reliability, and performance of the product.
• Responding quickly to security vulnerability reports for open-source components in the product, and rapidly integrating security fixes.
• Keeping open-source components in the product up to date, identifying and solving any problems that new versions may present.
• Writing unit tests and automated tests.
• Working in a fast-paced environment that iterates and evolves rapidly.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

Yocto

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Job description

HP Wolf Security in Cambridge, UK, is seeking a Linux Systems Software Developer to maintain the Linux image used by VM guests, keep open-source components up to date, and rapidly address security vulnerabilities. You will work on enterprise software security with hardware-assisted virtualization.

You will join an advanced product team, responsible for developing core components, improving security and performance, and writing tests in a fast-paced environment.