Software Engineer I

Verimatrix; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

As a Software Engineer, you build the products we sell to customers. You are a problem solver able to turn requirements or designs into an operational, high-quality product. At this level, you primarily focus on a single product area or set of features, with potential involvement in cross-team collaborations. You welcome input and feedback from peers and other roles in the organization and accept change as inevitable. You handle ambiguous requirements with moderate guidance and seek help or clarification when needed.

Daily Software Engineer responsibilities include:

1. Design and develop software for Verimatrix’s security products
2. Collaborate on software for other teams’ products as needed
3. Ensure quality by creating unit tests, following Verimatrix’s Secure Development Lifecycle
4. Develop and optimize code in C, C++, Assembly
5. Utilize tools such as Xcode, TestFlight, Visual Studio, and other development and deployment platforms
6. Contribute to reverse engineering and debugging of mobile apps to identify vulnerabilities and test protection solutions
7. Implement features to prevent reverse engineering, tampering, and unauthorized access using techniques like obfuscation, encryption, and code hardening
8. Analyze mobile app vulnerabilities and propose security solutions
9. Provide help to customer technical support in case of an escalation
10. Document all aspects of applications you are responsible for
11. Share technical knowledge and skills throughout the department
12. Proactively suggest changes to products, processes, or internal tools to improve performance, security, and operability, and to reduce costs
13. Raise technical risks to engineering management
14. Mentor junior engineers on a limited basis
15. Participate in interviews for new software and automation engineers
16. Contribute to software designs and specifications under the guidance of senior engineers or architects
17. Stay up-to-date with emerging threats, security vulnerabilities, and industry trends

Minimum qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or any engineering area with exposure to software engineering
2. Ability to execute tasks with moderate supervision
3. Ability to interpret design inputs into an actionable execution plan
4. Strong communication skills, including documentation
5. Solid understanding of software development processes
6. Familiarity with architectural software patterns
7. Understanding of business requirements and how they affect software
8. Certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP) are a plus
9. Knowledge of machine learning or AI techniques applied to security solutions is a plus

Technical Skills:

1. Strong proficiency in C++ (or C), and Assembly programming languages
2. Demonstrated understanding of mobile app security principles and secure coding practices
3. Familiarity with reverse engineering and debugging tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Frida are a plus
4. Good analytical and problem-solving skills
5. Experience in Android development and associated tools (e.g., Android Studio, Kotlin) is a plus