Software Standardization and Industry Development Engineer - Mandarin

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a candidate with a strong background in software and computer science for a pivotal role. Responsibilities include participation in international software standards organizations, insight delivery on regulations, and collaboration with EU partners. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and the ability to develop mobile applications, ideally with fluency in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Major in software or computer science (Master’s or PhD).
• Ability to deliver insights reports on technology trends and regulations.
• Experience in application development for mobile platforms.

Responsibilities

• Participate in international meetings covering software and open source domains.
• Provide insights on novel technologies and EU regulations impacting software.
• Collaborate with European and HQ departments for business alignment.

Skills

Insights and Analysis

Application Development

Communication Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Chinese

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in software or computer science

Tools

Development tools

Job description

Job Description

Main Responsibilities:

1. Participate in meetings of international organizations, covering software, open source, and mobile OS domains, such as ECMA, W3C, OCX, etc. Proactively contribute to innovation and evolution of software technologies and standards (such as ArkTS/Cangjie, Atomic Services, HarmonyOS APP and Kits, Open Source Enablers).
2. Provide insights on software related novel technologies and new market regulations at global scale (with a focus on Europe), including major EU regulations (e.g.: DMA/DSA) which have impacts on software ecosystem for market fairness and openness.
3. Collaborate closely with CBG European and HQ departments for timely business alignment, as well for internal progress reporting, and external presentations. In addition, take the responsibility to define strategies and working plans.
4. Promote innovative applications, pilots, and implementation with EU partners, based on software technologies, and novel application development tools, contributing to CBG business success in Europe.
5. Support EU-SID CBG events/summits/workshops, relevant to Software/OS/Open Source.
6. Support technology cooperation with European academia and research institutes.
7. Support EU-SID CBG project management, budgeting, and internal coordination.

Competency Requirements:

1. Educational Background: major in software, computer science, with a master’s degree or PhD degree.
2. Insights and Analysis: be able to deliver insights reports based on news, policies, regulations, technology trends, and be excellent at presentation.
3. Application Development: be able to develop simple mobile applications in one of major platforms (iOS/Android/HarmonyOS), and understand software development lifecycle, and be familiar with development tools.
4. Communication Skills: have strong internal and external communication skills and collaboration abilities, and be able to work in a multi-culture environment.
5. Skills: Fluent in English and Chinese, both spoken and writing, proficiency in other is a plus.