System Software Engineer

Copello Global; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello Global is seeking a System Software Engineer to help protect critical national infrastructure through design and development of next generation PQD system software. You will work on RISC-V based platforms in a collaborative, dynamic team.

The role focuses on building and maintaining software components across OS, firmware and drivers, with an emphasis on embedded and real-time performance.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C/C++ and Rust with exposure to RISC-V architectures.
• Experience with embedded software and real-time constraints.
• Knowledge of system software development for hardware platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop system software for RISC-V based systems.
• Maintain software stacks including OS, firmware, and drivers; participate in architecture reviews.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

RISC-V

Embedded software

Real-time systems

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a System Software Engineer to join an exciting scale-up and help protect critical national infrastructure and complex technologies against the threat of post quantum decryption.

This role will entail designing and developing software components for next generation systems in the PQD space in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

You will be part of a highly capable team that has drawn its talent from technical institutions recognised around the world. This is a great chance to join an exciting company with a bright future doing meaningful, impactful work.

Location

Mostly home-working with some travel into London / Southwest sites.

Responsibilities

The System Software Engineer will design and develop system software for RISC-V based systems, maintain software stacks (incl. OS, firmware, drivers), participate in the designs and architectural review processes for both hardware and software while enhancing and maintaining processes, tools and methodologies to ensure the timely delivery of high quality code.

Skills Sought

• C/C++/Rust
• RISC-V
• Experience working on complex software
• Embedded software and real-time solutions

Security Clearance

Eligibility for UK Security Clearance will be required for this role.