Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Head Resourcing; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a bilingual Software Engineer fluent in Chinese and English, located in Edinburgh, Scotland. This role involves enhancing mobile app security and conducting research on various operating systems. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in C/C++, mobile OS knowledge, and experience with security analysis tools. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the tech world.

Benefits

Exposure to cutting-edge mobile security research

Opportunities for growth in a skilled team

Work in an innovative office environment

Qualifications

• Fluent in Chinese & English to navigate documentation.
• Strong experience in low-level C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with mobile OS like Android, iOS, and Linux internals.

Responsibilities

• Enhance mobile app security solutions using system-level insights.
• Research Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS Next.
• Utilise white hat techniques for security testing.

Skills

Fluent in Chinese

Fluent in English

Strong experience in C/C++

Knowledge of TypeScript

Familiarity with Android

Familiarity with iOS

Familiarity with HarmonyOS Next

Experience with security analysis tools

Tools

Frida

Xposed

Android Studio

Xcode

Magisk

Checkra1n

Job description

Overview

Software Engineer (Embedded Systems) Chinese/ English bilingual | Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (Office-Based) | Experience Level: Entry to Mid-Level (1-3 years)

Are you ready to shape the future of mobile security? An innovative, award-winning tech client is looking for a Software Engineer with a passion for embedded systems and mobile security. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, researching how mobile apps interact with operating systems to enhance security solutions. If you're fluent in Chinese and English and love tackling complex security challenges, this role is for you!

What You'll Be Doing

• Security-Driven Development - Enhance and extend mobile app security solutions using system-level insights.
• Mobile OS Research - Dive into Android, iOS, HarmonyOS Next to analyse system behaviours.
• Reverse Engineering & Security Testing - Utilise white hat techniques, including penetration testing and reverse engineering, to identify and address threats.
• Collaboration & Innovation - Work closely with the team in an office-based setting, contributing to design reviews and security improvements.

What You Bring

• Bilingual Skills: Fluent in Chinese & English (to navigate technical documentation and collaborate globally).
• Programming Expertise: Strong experience in low level C/C++ for embedded systems, plus knowledge of TypeScript for HarmonyOS Next.
• Mobile OS Knowledge: Familiarity with Android, iOS, HarmonyOS Next, and Linux internals.
• Security & Debugging Tools: Experience with Frida, Xposed, Android Studio, Xcode, Magisk, Checkra1n, and other security analysis tools.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with mobile security frameworks (OWASP Mobile Top 10)
• Hands-on debugging and performance profiling of mobile applications
• Knowledge of cloud integration and mobile app interactions with cloud services

Why Join?

• Work on groundbreaking security technology that protects mobile applications.
• Be part of a highly skilled in-office team in Edinburgh, fostering collaboration and rapid innovation.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge mobile security research with opportunities for growth.

If you're a problem solver, a curious researcher, and passionate about mobile security, this is your chance to make a real impact!