Open-Source Embedded Software Engineer (Rust/C)

lowRISC Community Interest Company; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension contribution

33 days holiday (pro rata)

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life insurance

4 weeks sabbatical after 4 years

Job summary

lowRISC Community Interest Company is seeking a software engineer in Cambridge to contribute to open-source semiconductor projects. You will work across the software stack, from embedded firmware to cloud-based tooling, collaborating with a UK-based team.

Requirements include solid C or Rust experience, strong algorithms, and excellent written/spoken English. Familiarity with Bazel, Nix, and related tools is a plus; experience with C++, Python, and architecture knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with C or Rust.
• Strong algorithmic and problem solving skills.
• A degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• A high standard of written and spoken English.

Skills

C or Rust

English proficiency

Algorithms

Computer architecture

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Bazel

Nix

uv

C++

Job description

lowRISC Community Interest Company is seeking a software engineer in Cambridge to contribute to open-source semiconductor projects. You will work across the software stack, from embedded firmware to cloud-based tooling, collaborating with a UK-based team.

Requirements include solid C or Rust experience, strong algorithms, and excellent written/spoken English. Familiarity with Bazel, Nix, and related tools is a plus; experience with C++, Python, and architecture knowledge are valued.