System Software Engineer

Salary: £63,000 - 103,000 per year

Requirements:

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

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop system software for RISC-V based systems
• Maintain software stacks, including operating systems, firmware, and drivers
• Participate in design and architectural review processes for both hardware and software
• Enhance and maintain processes, tools, and methodologies to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality code

Technologies:

• Embedded
• Firmware
• Hardware
• Linux
• Rust
• Security

More:

We are an exciting scale-up working to protect critical national infrastructure and complex technologies against the threat of post-quantum decryption. You will join a highly capable team whose talent has been drawn from technical institutions recognised around the world. This is a meaningful opportunity to work on next-generation systems in the PQD space within a dynamic, collaborative environment. The role is mostly home-based with some travel into London and Southwest sites. Eligibility for UK Security Clearance will be required for this role.

last updated 36 week of 2026