System Software Engineer

Copello; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello is seeking a System Software Engineer to join a dynamic scale-up focused on post-quantum decryption technologies. Mostly remote with occasional London/Southwest site trips.

You will design and develop system software for RISC-V based platforms, contribute to OS, firmware, and drivers, and collaborate with a skilled team on complex projects. Qualifications include Linux kernel development, C/C++/Rust, RISC-V and embedded, with experience building real-time software.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing system software for embedded/RT systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++/Rust and Linux kernel development.
• Experience with RISC-V based platforms.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced scale-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop system software for RISC-V based systems.
• Maintain software stacks (OS, firmware, drivers).
• Participate in designs and architectural reviews for hardware and software.
• Enhance processes, tools and methodologies to ensure timely delivery of high-quality code.

Skills

Linux kernel development

C/C++/Rust

RISC-V

Embedded software

Real-time systems

Product development

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

• Linux / Linux Kernel Development
• C/C++/Rust
• RISC-V
• Experience working on complex software
• Product development
• Embedded software and real-time solutions

Security Clearance

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