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Software Developer - Linux Systems

Ecm Selection

Cambridge

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company focused on system-level security software for Linux. In this role, you'll collaborate with a talented product development team to create innovative features and maintain existing systems. As the digital landscape evolves, your work will be crucial in assessing security implications of new technologies and responding to emerging threats. The company offers a flexible work environment, excellent salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and enhanced parental leave. If you're passionate about security and technology, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

Benefits

Flexible work hours
Partial home working options
Matching contribution pension scheme
Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

  • Strong skills in C and C++ programming with an emphasis on system-level software.
  • In-depth knowledge of networking, especially TCP/IP, and debugging in Linux.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop new features for security software on Linux.
  • Support and maintain existing code while adapting to new security challenges.

Skills

C programming
C++ programming
Networking knowledge
Debugging complex system problems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Linux
Yocto
Linux window management
x86-64 architecture
Trusted Platform Modules (TPM)

Job description

Come work on system level security software for Linux, from hardened hypervisors and network stacks to public key encryption and endpoint security. You will be working in a product development team alongside other bright and likeminded people. The team is responsible for designing and developing new features for a range of products as well as providing support and maintenance for existing code.

Working in security means being at the cutting edge of technology. As new technologies are invented their security implications need assessing and adapting too, not to mention threat actors are using new methods in their attacks all the time. This environment requires an inquisitive and responsive approach to new ideas and new threats and an ability to iterate and evolve designs rapidly in order to keep the digital world secure.

Requirements:
  • Strong C and C++ programming skills
  • In depth networking knowledge, especially TCP/IP
  • Experience debugging complex system problems in Linux
  • A top Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

While not required, additional knowledge of Linux kernel development, Yocto, Linux window management, the x86-64 architecture, or Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) would be beneficial.

Situated in brand-new offices near the city centre this productive and well-managed team reap the benefits of being part of a large and successful company with a comprehensive benefits package. On offer beyond the excellent salary is a flexible 37.5-hour work week with options for partial home working, a matching contribution pension scheme and enhanced parental leave amongst other benefits.

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