Software Engineer (RISC-V/Compiler)

Job Description

This includes work in areas such as:


- RISC-V firmware and driver development.

- Software hardening and security tools.

- Embedded operating systems (in Rust and C).

- Compilers, code generators, and linters.

- Simulators and emulators (e.g. QEMU).

- Electronic design automation (EDA) tools.

- Performance and code size analysis.

- Cloud-based infrastructure (such as continuous integration pipelines)

Requirements:


- Solid experience with C or Rust.

- Strong algorithmic and problem solving skills.

- A degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

- A high standard of written and spoken English.


Preferred or highly valued:


- Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining large-scale or modular Rust codebases.

- Expert understanding of unsafe Rust, FFI, and low-level systems programming.

- Strong proficiency in C; familiarity with C++ and Python are a plus.

- Solid understanding of compiler internals; experience with LLVM is a plus.

- Experience with build systems and reproducible tooling (e.g. Bazel, Nix, uv).

- Experience developing for embedded or resource-constrained environments, including real-time systems.

- Familiarity with CI/CD for embedded or systems software.

- Strong knowledge of computer architecture; some experience with assembly languages (x86, RISC-V); familiarity with hardware design is a plus.

- Good knowledge of Linux.

- Experience contributing to open source projects.

- Higher degree levels and academic research experience are highly valued.

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Job Overview

ID:

2535492

Date Posted:

Posted 3 hours ago

Expiration Date:

29/07/2026

Location:

Cambridge

Salary:

Competitive

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