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Principal Embedded Linux Engineer | £80-90k | Cambridge Are you a Linux expert with a passion for high-performance embedded systems? My client is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to drive the architecture and design of their industry-leading products. As a Principal Engineer, you are defining the future of their platforms. You will work closely with the Software Architect to bridge the gap ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Title: Senior Linux Engineer Company: Telecoms Location: Cambridge (on site) Pay: Up to £85,000 + excellent benefits Company: One of the most advanced and (genuinely) passionate telecoms teams, developing infrastructure literally keeping millions of the British public safe, are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Linux Kernel development to join the team. This role is live due to ge... ZIPC1_UKTJ

We are currently working with a Cambridge-based technology company that is looking to add an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to their team on a full-time, permanent basis. Key responsibilities will include: • Act as the main point of contact for 1st / 2nd line support issues., • Oversee and develop the companies existing infrastructure., • Management of networks and cloud-based infrastructure, • Support with security and compliance policies., • Assist with ranging IT projects including new tools and system implemenations., • 3+ years experience in a similar role supporting cloud-based infrastructure position., • Experience inece with RedHat, Linux and windows systems., • Degree qualified in Engineer/Physical Science or similar field., • Strong attention to detail., • Experience with supporting on security best practises., • Strong understanding of VPNs, Ipv4 and DNS. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.

Job title: IT Support Engineer Salary: up to £36k Location: Cambridge My client is a driven and successful company, and they are looking for an IT Support Engineer to join their team. This role requires someone who is process orientated, effective and has the ability to build rapport with their clients. They are a great company who are willing to invest time in their staff to be successful, they are looking for someone who has a previous background in IT and is looking for a long-term role. The ideal candidate will be someone who is a team player and a good sense of humour. Responsibilities: • Setting up and supporting small and medium business networks, • Supporting PCs and servers remotely and on-site (Win7/8/), • Installing business computer systems, • Office 365 maintenance and installation, • Microsoft Exchange 2007/2010/2013/2016, • Setting up email accounts and website hosting (Linux and Windows), • Managing WHM web servers and DNS, • Administration of IP Phone systems (via web-based interface), • Team player, • Keen to learn, • Confident communicating over the phone

Job Overview: We are looking for a Senior Automation Tools Engineer to join the Automation Tools team. In this role you will design, deploy, and maintain automation frameworks that improve infrastructure reliability, scalability, and efficiency. You'll collaborate closely with development, operations, engineering, and IT teams to streamline deployment and configuration systems and processes to enable enhanced system management, performance, and lifecycle.This includes deployment and operate automation tools and their frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, GitLab, Vault, Foreman) for our hybrid estate and compute clusters. Contract - 6 months Location - Cambridge (2 days per week on-site) Pay - attractive daily rate (inside IR35) Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain automation solutions using IaC, Python, Bash, and configuration management tools., • Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment efficiency., • Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and implement automated solutions to improve stability and operability., • Document tools, processes, and best practices., • Participate in on-call rotations to support system availability., • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)., • Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management., • Good experience handling large-scale Linux environments and resolving system issues., • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices., • Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or similar)., • Experience working across hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP). "Nice To Have" Skills and Experience: • Experience with large-scale or multi-cluster environments., • Codex and other AI enabled development and use cases., • Relevant technical certifications. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We’re hiring a Principal Linux / Android Platform Developer to join a highly respected engineering team building mission-critical communication devices used by emergency services, transport networks, and infrastructure organisations worldwide. This isn’t app development. This is low-level, platform engineering on products that need to perform in the real world, where reliability is essential. The Role You’ll play a key role in developing and evolving Android-based embedded platforms used in next-generation communication devices. This is a broad, hands-on platform role, working across Linux and Android to solve complex system-level challenges. You’ll be involved in: • Android platform development (AOSP), • Linux kernel and system-level programming, • Platform configuration, optimisation and tuning, • Android framework and service-level changes, • Performance, latency and power optimisation, • Debugging, profiling and system analysis, • Integration, testing and issue resolution, • Contributing to technical design and architecture What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a strong engineer with experience across Linux and Android platform development, ideally within embedded or device-based environments. Key skills: • Strong understanding of Android internals and architecture, • Experience working with AOSP, • Solid Linux systems / kernel experience, • Strong C++ development skills, • Experience with embedded or battery-powered devices, • Experience optimising system performance and behaviour

We are currently supporting a client who is looking to hire an Embedded Software Engineer on a full-time permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity to work on a range of projects within a dynamic team environment. Key duties will include but are not limited to: • Working across the whole product life cycle, • Working with a host of different stakeholders including scientists and designers, • Taking ownership for achievement of own activities, • Integration testing, investigation and resolution of issues, • Participating in project planning and technical reviews, • A relevant degree, • Experience in embedded software development, • Experience with Linux, • Strong experience programming in C, • Experience of Bare metal/RTOS development on ARM targets We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing low-level software and device drivers that interface directly with hardware. You will work across a range of embedded platforms and operating systems, contributing to the development of high-performance communication products used worldwide. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop low-level embedded software and device drivers, • Work across platforms including Embedded Linux, FreeRTOS, and bare-metal systems, • Produce technical documentation including design and test specifications, • Participate in technical reviews and project planning, • Conduct integration testing, debugging, and issue resolution, • Collaborate closely with hardware and software engineering teams What We’re Looking For • Strong experience with C programming in real-time embedded systems, • Proven background in low-level or device driver development, • Experience working on commercially released embedded products, • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, • Experience with Embedded Linux driver architecture and ARM-based platforms, • Familiarity with multi-threaded, event-driven systems Desirable Skills • Experience working closely with hardware, including debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers, • Knowledge of code profiling, memory analysis, or automated testing tools, • Experience within telecoms, mobile, or similar embedded environments

The right to work in the UK without sponsorship is essential for this vacancy. An exciting opportunity for a Senior C++ Software Engineer has arisen at a technology firm delivering low-latency trading solutions, based in Cambridge. This is a great opportunity for a Senior C++ Software Engineer to design and develop C++ software on Linux OS, contributing to next-generation trading systems that combine custom silicon with advanced software engineering. You will commit to a hybrid working model, required onsite 3 days a week. Experience of the Senior C++ Software Engineer includes: • Programming with C++ and/or Rust, • Development on LinuxOS, • Ability to demonstrate specific contributions to software development, • Desired: understanding of FPGAs, CPUs or GPUs If you are a Senior C++ Software Engineer looking for the opportunity to work on cutting-edge trading technology in a global environment, please apply today to learn more.

Senior Baseband Engineer | Cambridge The Oho Group are seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer with experience in ATEX / Intrinsic Safety product design to join an innovative engineering team within the telecommunications space in Cambridge. Key Responsibilities • Design ATEX-certified intrinsic safety circuitry, • Develop embedded microprocessor-based hardware systems, • Design low-power and power-supply architectures, • Support verification, EMC testing, and compliance activities, • Produce technical documentation and design specifications Essential Skills • Proven ATEX / Intrinsic Safety design experience, • Strong embedded hardware and microprocessor design knowledge, • Experience with low-power electronics and serial interfaces (I²C, I²S, UART, USB), • Good technical documentation and communication skills, • Degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience Desirable • RF or mixed-signal hardware knowledge, • Audio hardware or Embedded Linux experience If you want to contribute at the forefront of mission-critical communications within a growing and collaborative team, get in touch as interviews are already being scheduled!

Senior Hardware Engineer If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems in safety-critical environments and want to see your designs move from concept through to real-world deployment, this could be YOUR next step. This well-established, technology-driven organisation in the Cambridge area is investing heavily in its next generation of products and is looking to bring in an experienced Senior Hardware Engineer to strengthen a highly capable Baseband Hardware team. You will be joining a collaborative, technically ambitious environment where engineers are trusted with ownership, encouraged to influence design decisions, and supported to develop both technically and professionally. Why this role? • Work on technically demanding, safety-critical electronic platforms, • Take real ownership of features and subsystems within major product developments, • Be part of a stable, growing engineering group with long-term product roadmaps, • Influence design decisions from early architecture through to verification, • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hardware, systems and verification What you will be doing: • Owning delivery of defined product features or significant sections of larger platforms, • Designing intrinsic safety circuitry for ATEX-certified products, including thermal management and current-limiting strategies, • Developing microprocessor-based systems with integrated sensors, • Creating efficient, low-power power-supply architectures for demanding operating environments, • Designing audio amplifier solutions up to 10W, • Leading design verification, EMC validation and system-level testing, • Producing high-quality technical documentation to support release and certification, • Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams What we need from you: • A degree in an engineering discipline (or equivalent industry experience), • Proven experience developing hardware for ATEX-certified or intrinsically safe environments, • Strong understanding of intrinsic-safety principles and regulatory compliance pathways, • Experience with microprocessor systems, low-power architectures and power-saving strategies, • Confidence across serial interfaces such as I²S, I²C, UART and USB (USB 3.0 particularly welcome), • The ability to communicate complex designs clearly through written technical documentation, • A proactive, collaborative mindset and comfort working in evolving development programmes An added bonus……. • EMC and ESD design experience at component and system level, • Exposure to complex mixed-signal architectures, • Audio system design experience, • Familiarity with embedded Linux environments, board bring-up or driver integration What can you expect in return: • Salary in the range of £65,000 - £85,000, dependent on experience, • Private health and dental care, • Subsidised onsite restaurant, • Enhanced pension contribution, • Flexible working hours, • Employee assistance programme, • Free onsite parking, • Regular social events Interested? If this sounds like the kind of role where you could make a real impact, I’d welcome a confidential conversation. Get in touch to find out more.

Principal Embedded Linux Engineer | £80-90k | Cambridge Are you a Linux expert with a passion for high-performance embedded systems? My client is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to drive the architecture and design of their industry-leading products. As a Principal Engineer, you are defining the future of their platforms. You will work closely with the Software Architect to bridge the gap between complex hardware constraints and cutting-edge Linux expertise. Responsibilities: • Define and maintain the software architecture, translating complex requirements into actionable engineering plans while leading the implementation of features, • Apply hands-on expertise with protocols & utilise schematics to ensure seamless integration, in addition to driving root cause analysis for critical system issues, • Build and mentor elite engineering teams Required Experience: • 10+ years of experience with Linux platforms, including kernel customisation, platform security, and performance optimisation, • Advanced proficiency in C programming for embedded environments, • Proven system diagnostics experience, • A solid understanding of networking concepts and security mechanisms What's in it for you? • Competitive salary & benefits package, • Resolve real-world issues and collaborate with a team of elite engineers at all levels, • Define software architecture for, and execute, world-class projects Passionate about Linux, networking, and working on impactful projects? Apply!

• Location: Just north of Cambridge, UK, • Salary: Up to £70k, • Fully in-office We are working with a highly innovative engineering organisation operating at the forefront of secure communications technology. Their products deliver mission-critical connectivity solutions used globally across public safety, defence, transport, utilities and commercial sectors. They are now seeking a Principal Linux / Android Platform Engineer to join their expanding Software Team, contributing to the next generation of broadband-enabled devices built on advanced Android and Linux-based platforms. The Role This is a true Android platform engineering role, focused on AOSP, Linux kernel and low-level system development rather than application development. You will play a key role in the development, configuration & optimisation of the Android platform, working deep within the Android framework and underlying Linux system layers. Key areas of responsibility include: • Android platform development and AOSP customisation., • Linux kernel configuration, tuning and performance optimisation., • Scheduler tuning, latency reduction and power management improvements., • Modifying Android framework services and system components., • Working within large-scale codebases using Git (branching, merging, upstream integration)., • Integration of open-source tools for debugging, profiling and performance analysis., • Development of system-level C++ components in real-time, multi-threaded environments., • Supporting integration testing, issue investigation and root cause analysis., • Producing design documentation and contributing to architectural decisions., • Collaborating in agile scrum teams on mission-critical product development. What We're Looking For Essential: • Strong understanding of Android architecture and AOSP internals., • Solid background in Linux system programming and/or kernel development., • Experience optimising Linux/Android systems (performance, power, latency)., • Proficiency in C++ in embedded, real-time, multi-threaded environments., • Experience with Android framework components such as Binder, AIDL, System Services (C++/Java), Framework APIs, NDK/JNI, SELinux, CTS., • Experience working with mobile or embedded Linux platforms., • Strong familiarity with debugging and profiling tools (memory, performance, code coverage, leak detection)., • Experience with Linux open-source configuration and patch management., • Exposure to hardware teams (schematics, oscilloscopes, logic analysers)., • Background in ruggedised devices, secure communications or embedded consumer electronics. The Environment • Highly collaborative, engineering-led organisation., • Stable, long-term team with strong technical leadership., • Agile scrum-based delivery model., • Focus on building robust, mission-critical systems used in demanding environments., • Strong emphasis on in-office collaboration (5 days per week). Who This Role Suits Either: • A true Android AOSP platform engineer looking to work on complex system-level challenges., • A strong embedded Linux engineer ready to transition into Android platform development. You'll thrive here if you enjoy deep technical work, system-level problem solving and building software that operates close to the hardware in high-reliability environments.

Design Verification Engineer This is a superb opportunity to join one of the hottest names in the industry! A chance to build a technology that transforms the future of humanity. A chance to work on products that have set the standard in made-for-AI compute hardware and software. A chance to be part of the AI revolution! I am looking for Verification Engineers to join a world class silicon engineering team, joining a company who bring large and ongoing investment from one of the world’s leading backers of innovative AI companies! SW Verification experience with Python, C/C++ is welcome alongside the traditional UVM based Verification. Responsibilities and Duties • Verification activities within the verification team, • Ensuring good communication between sites, • Verification planning, specification and closure of functional coverage, • Providing feedback to architects, • Test generation and failure diagnosis/triage, • Contributing to shared verification infrastructure Candidate Profile Essential: • Verification experience in relevant industry, • Proven leadership and planning skills, • Ability to work across teams and programming languages to find root causes of deep and complex issues, • Experience of the verification process applied in CPU and/or ASIC environments, • System Verilog, Python, C++, Linux, • UVM, • SVA, • LLVM, GCC, • SGE or other DRMS, • XML and XPath/XSLT Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. For more info please contact Rachel Mason at IC Resources.

C++ Software Engineer A fantastic opportunity for a C++ Software Engineer to join a global technology company developing advanced real-time communication systems used in highly demanding environments. This role focuses on building high-performance software applications which interface closely with hardware systems, rather than web development or hardware engineering itself. You will be joining a collaborative engineering team working on technically complex products used around the world. Location: Cambridge (initially 5 days per week during onboarding, then 2 to 3 days per week in the office) Salary: £33,000 to £55,000 per annum + benefits Requirements for C++ Software Engineer: • Commercial software engineering experience is required, • Strong experience developing software in C++ within a commercial environment, • Experience developing software on Linux platforms, • Understanding of how software interacts with hardware systems, • Interest in systems-level software engineering and real-world device interaction, • Degree educated in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or a closely related subject, • Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies, • Experience with version control systems such as Git, • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines is beneficial, • Strong interest in AI-assisted software development tools and modern engineering practices, • Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript or cross-platform development is beneficial but not essential, • Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail, • Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a collaborative engineering environment Responsibilities for C++ Software Engineer: • Design, develop and maintain high-performance software applications primarily using C++, • Work on software systems that interface closely with specialist hardware products, • Contribute across the full software development lifecycle from design through to testing and release, • Develop and maintain unit and integration tests, • Collaborate with engineers across multiple international teams, • Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices, • Work within an Agile development environment to deliver reliable and scalable software solutions, • Explore and adopt AI tools to improve software development workflows and productivity What the role offers: • Opportunity to join a globally recognised technology company, • Work on technically challenging products used in real-world critical environments, • Supportive and collaborative engineering culture, • Exposure to complex systems and modern software engineering practices, • Clear progression opportunities within a growing engineering team Applications: If you would like to apply for this unique Software Engineering role, please send your CV using the relevant links. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by separately emailing (if this email address has been removed by the job board, full contact details are readily available on our website).

Position Overview: Hardware Engineering opportunities have arisen in our dynamic and collaborative team because of sustaining activities on existing products and demand for new products. The team is situated in our fantastic, well-located Cambridge office. We are looking for a senior engineer who can take responsibility for sections of the hardware design with a strong focus on quality, reliability and security to meet the exacting needs of our customers and security certification requirements. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of working on demanding projects and delivering high quality designs which form a part of complex systems. A demonstrated ability to work with a range of stakeholders from customers, product managers to software teams is essential. Experience working in the design of secure products would be an advantage. Hardware Engineering at Entrust comprises Electronic Engineering, Digital Design, Mechanical and Thermal Engineering – the full scope of the physical product platform. Responsibilities: • develop high quality Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), • carry out hardware design, prototyping, integration and validation, • ensure on-going manufacturability, testability and reliability of existing hardware designs, • maintain detailed design documentation, test reports, and bills of materials, • work within an Agile product development framework, • develop excellent working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and colleagues, • plan work collaboratively with the whole Engineering team, • provide support and direction to less experienced team members, • drive continuous improvement and self-development Qualifications: We are looking for candidates who possess: • a solid understanding of the fundamentals of digital & analogue electronics in product design, • the ability to analyse complex technical problems and offer innovative, reasoned and practical solutions to demanding requirements The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in some of the following technologies: • electronic design of embedded systems, • development with 32- or 64-bit processors, high speed interfaces & memory devices, • implementing designs with FPGAs & SoCs, • microcontroller development and efficient low power design techniques, • board bring-up and verification of inter device interfaces (e.g. signal integrity analysis), • design for EMC, safety and regulatory standards, • ECAD systems – ideally Altium, • design of security products The following skills would also be helpful in the role: • C or Rust development for microcontrollers, • U-boot and Linux platform configuration and builds, • VHDL / Verilog Basic Qualifications: Degree qualified, or equivalent, in a relevant technical subject, e.g. Electronic Engineering. Preferred Qualifications: Masters qualified, or equivalent, in a relevant technical subject, e.g. Electronic Engineering. #LI-NR1

Embedded Software Engineer | Linux Drivers | Cambridge Telecoms The Oho Group have partnered with a global telecommunications firm looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop low-level device driver software, This role offers unique ownership of advanced, mission-critical communication systems. What's in it for you? • Develop and maintain low-level embedded software components, • Work alongside hardware, testing, audio and RF teams at the forefront of mission-critical communications systems, • Competitive salary, with great benefits and work-life balance What You’ll Bring • Strong C programming skills in real-time systems, • Proven experience with device driver development, • Experience with Embedded Linux, ARM BSPs, and multi-threaded systems Please note that this role requires 5-days per week on-site and cannot offer VISA sponsorship. If you're interested please get in touch and click apply! We would love to hear from you.

Embedded Software Engineer | Linux Drivers | Cambridge Telecoms The Oho Group have partnered with a global telecommunications firm looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop low-level device driver software, This role offers unique ownership of advanced, mission-critical communication systems. What's in it for you? • Develop and maintain low-level embedded software components, • Support integration, debugging, and issue resolution, • Contribute to technical reviews and project planning, • Work alongside hardware, testing, audio and RF teams at the forefront of mission-critical communications systems, • Competitive salary, with great benefits and work-life balance What You’ll Bring • Strong C programming skills in real-time systems, • Proven experience with device driver development in commercial products, • Excellent debugging and problem-solving abilities, • Experience with Embedded Linux, ARM BSPs, and multi-threaded systems, • Familiarity with configuration management tools and UNIX environments Please note that this role requires 5-days per week on-site and cannot offer VISA sponsorship. If you're interested please get in touch and click apply! We would love to hear from you.

The Oho Group are seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer with experience in ATEX / Intrinsic Safety product design to join an innovative engineering team within the telecommunications space in Cambridge. What's in it for you • Develop embedded microprocessor-based hardware systems, • Design low-power and power-supply architectures, • Work cross-functionally across telecommunications with the software, audio and RF teams What you need • Proven ATEX / Intrinsic Safety design experience, • Strong embedded hardware and microprocessor design knowledge, • Experience with low-power electronics Desirable • RF or mixed-signal hardware knowledge, • Audio hardware or Embedded Linux experience If you want to contribute at the forefront of mission-critical communications within a growing and collaborative team, get in touch as interviews are already being scheduled!

Principal Engineer | Linux Drivers | Cambridge Telecoms The Oho Group have partnered with a global telecommunications firm looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to lead low-level device driver software development. This role offers unique ownership of advanced, mission-critical communication systems. What's in it for you? • Develop and maintain low-level embedded software components, • Support integration, debugging, and issue resolution, • Contribute to technical reviews and project planning, • Work alongside hardware, testing, audio and RF teams at the forefront of mission-critical communications systems, • Competitive salary, with great benefits and work-life balance What You’ll Bring • Strong C programming skills in real-time systems, • Proven experience with device driver development in commercial products, • Excellent debugging and problem-solving abilities, • Experience with Embedded Linux, ARM BSPs, and multi-threaded systems, • Familiarity with configuration management tools and UNIX environments Please note that this role requires 5-days per week on-site and cannot offer VISA sponsorship. If you're interested please get in touch and click apply! We would love to hear from you.

Principal Embedded Software Engineer | £80-90k | Cambridge An exciting medium-sized consultancy is looking for an experienced software engineer to join their driven & motivated team. You’ll report directly to the Head of Engineering and have a significant degree of authority over the architecture of each project. This is a fantastic opportunity for a software engineer with previous consultancy experience who wants to join a team where they can have a real impact every day and lead a team of multidisciplinary engineers, without the line management side of things. A lot of their projects tend to be outside of heavy industry regulations and varied, so you have a lot of freedom to be creative & solve a range of problems. Responsibilities as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer: • Lead the software design and development of embedded and connected systems, • Take a system-wide view: balancing firmware, hardware, connectivity, and cloud considerations, • Work directly with clients, defining not just delivery but also the actual product itself from idea through to production Requirements as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer: • Strong experience developing embedded software using C/C++ for RTOS-based systems (ideally Zephyr), • Experience at a senior level in a consultancy environment, • Strong understanding of embedded Linux, but you don’t have to be a Linux guru, • Experience with Cloud-based systems (AWS, IoT, embedded security), • Provable experience with wireless technologies (WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa, M2M cellular etc.) If you love developing exciting products and would like to play a leading role in a consultancy, apply!

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Research Scientist with strong ISA extensions experience. This is a high-level research and development role. Key Responsibilities: • Analyse dynamic language overhead: Profile V8 and ArkTS interpreter/JIT to identify operations that consume disproportionate cycles (type checks, inline cache misses, garbage collection barriers, dynamic dispatch, deoptimisation), • Design ISA extensions: Propose new instructions or architectural features that accelerate common dynamic language patterns while maintaining backward compatibility and security boundaries, • Prototype in software: Modify V8, ArkTS interpreter, or JIT compiler to use new instructions, measuring speedup on representative workloads (OpenHarmony apps, JavaScript benchmarks, browser workloads), • Model in architectural simulators: Implement proposed extensions in GEM5, • Collaborate on RTL implementation: Work with digital design teams to refine instruction encoding, pipeline integration, and verification requirements, • Deep understanding of CPU microarchitecture: pipelines, out-of-order execution, branch prediction, memory hierarchy, ISA design principles, • Experience with architectural simulation (GEM5, Sniper, ZSim, or proprietary tools), • Familiarity with interpreter or JIT compiler internals—any of: V8, SpiderMonkey, JavaScriptCore, HotSpot, ART, LuaJIT, PyPy, or similar, • Strong C/C++ and systems programming skills, • Comfortable working in Linux environments with Git, Make, scripting, • Equivalent industry experience (5+ years in CPU architecture, compilers, or language runtimes) welcomed, • PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering preferred

The right to work in the UK without sponsorship is essential for this vacancy. An exciting opportunity for a Network and System Support Engineer has arisen with an innovative leader in next-generation wireless solutions, based in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Network and System Support Engineer to join the R&D team, providing first-line support to engineering teams while enabling end-to-end system validation across radio, networking, and server components. This role operates on a shift rotation: 12:00am–8:00am and 8:00am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday. Night shifts can be worked remotely (within 1 hour of the office), and day shifts must be worked onsite. Experience of the Network and System Support Engineer will include: • Networking - IPv6, VLAN, routers, switches, TCP/IP, • Network monitoring and troubleshooting (e.g. Wireshark, tcpdump), • Linux system administration (RedHat, Unix, Ubuntu, CentOS), • Scripting with Bash or Python, • Architecting and implementing an end-to-end test environment, integrating radio units, servers, and network switches If you are a Network and System Support Engineer looking for an exciting new challenge working on next generation 5G wireless products, please apply today to learn more.

Senior Embedded Linux Engineer | Cambridgeshire | £60-70k Location: Cambridge (Consultancy-based) Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Due to the type of work the client are looking for UK eyes only candidates We are looking for a high-caliber Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a leading technology business. This role is designed for an engineer who thrives on technical variety and wants to play a key part in turning "impossible" concepts into real-world, high-integrity platforms. Your Technical Profile • Language Expertise: Strong proficiency in C and/or C++ for embedded systems., • Platform Experience: Extensive experience developing for embedded platforms (ARM, STM32, or similar Microcontrollers)., • OS Knowledge: Solid understanding of Embedded Linux (Yocto/PetaLinux)., • Systems Architecture: Ability to design scalable, robust software using UML and rigorous engineering practices., • Interfacing: Comfortable working close to the metal, including interfacing with on-board FPGAs and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN). The "Value Add" • Experience with Python or MATLAB for algorithm development and testing., • Familiarity with Low-SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) design constraints-crucial for drone and space applications., • A background in Signal Processing or Robotics (ROS/ROS2)., • The ability to mentor junior engineers and act as a "Design Authority" for software workstreams. If you are a motivated engineer who thrives on variety and exciting technical challenges, apply today with your CV.

Novogene is a leading global provider of genomic services and solutions. Leveraging the latest next-generation sequencing (NGS), bioinformatics expertise, and the largest sequencing capacity in the world, Novogene provides unsurpassed data quality and fast turnaround time to all our customers. We are seeking a proactive and data-driven Bioinformatics Specialist to join our Cambridge Team. This role is highly collaborative and requires drive, organisation, and foundational analysis skills. You will work closely with different business sectors and deliver project data analysis to support business growth. You are expected to support pipeline optimisation and support the team achieve higher goals. The successful candidate must be willing to commute to our Cambridge office when required. Job description: • Responsible for data analysis and result delivery for projects related to research and clinical services in Novogene's European laboratories, ensuring accurate, efficient project execution and delivery., • Responsible for the maintenance, continuous optimization, and upgrading of data analysis pipelines and processes for clinical services, ensuring stable and efficient workflows that meet diverse requirements., • Responsible for ensuring project operations comply with all relevant regulatory and compliance requirements, while continuously improving and supporting related quality assurance activities., • Lead the resolution of BI-related pre-sale and after-sale issues. Attend customer meetings for BI troubleshooting to ensure customer satisfaction., • Prepare marketing materials for specific products and conduct technical training and market promotion activities (e.g., seminars, webinars). Skills required: • PhD in Biology, Medicine, or a related field. A background in next-generation sequencing is preferred., • Minimum 1+ years of experience in an academic or industrial applied research environment involving biomedical data analysis., • Experience in a clinical or biopharmaceutical environment is preferred., • Proficient in using Linux/UNIX, Perl, R, Python, etc., • Strong logical thinking, problem analysis, and problem simplification abilities., • Excellent presentation, communication, and teamwork skills. Fluent in written and spoken English; knowledge of Chinese is an advantage., • Strong pressure management skills; comfortable with short-term business travel. All employment decisions at Novogene are based on business requirements on its positions and skill sets on applicants. The business is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental conditions. Our privacy policy:

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.

Firmware Engineer / Embedded Software Engineer (Next‑Generation IoT Wearable Devices) Location: Cambridge (Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office) Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Contact: Adam Mayne – – 01234 823373 Embedded Software Engineer Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Firmware Engineer / Embedded Software Engineer to join a rapidly growing technology company developing next‑generation IoT, Bluetooth‑enabled, low‑power wearable devices. You’ll be part of a talented, supportive R&D team working on real products with real users, contributing to both current‑generation firmware and new product development from concept through to mass production. This is an environment known for innovation, employee development, and a genuinely collaborative culture, offering excellent training, career growth and the chance to work with cutting‑edge embedded technologies. Responsibilities of Firmware Engineer • Designing and developing embedded firmware for IoT wearable products, • Working across the full product lifecycle - prototyping, implementation, optimisation, validation and release, • Creating efficient, reliable firmware for battery‑powered, resource‑constrained devices, • Developing and maintaining low‑level drivers, communication interfaces and wireless protocol stacks, • Collaboration with hardware, electronics and software teams to deliver high‑quality, production‑ready systems What we are looking for, as much as possible from below. Education & Core Skills • Degree/Masters/PhD in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems or similar, • Strong commercial experience in embedded C development (ideally 5+ years), • Experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX or similar, • Confident working in Unix/Linux development environments, • Experience writing device drivers directly from datasheets, • Knowledge of low‑power design techniques and firmware optimisation for constrained MCUs, • Experience working with BLE/Bluetooth, WiFi, Cellular or other wireless protocols, • Experience with battery-powered, low-energy devices is highly beneficial, • Prior experience with wearable technologies, • Cellular expertise (e.g., LTE‑M, NB‑IoT), • Exposure to embedded Linux environments

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer - C/C++ Location: Cambridge Salary: £40,000 to £57,000 basic + benefits Right to Work: They are NOT able to offer sponsorship Embedded Software Engineer - C/C++ A long‑established leader in real‑time communication technologies is seeking a Software Engineer to join its R&D/Engineering team. They are very open to people with some commercial embedded software experience or senior-level candidates. This organisation develops complex electronic products that are used in a variety of industries. They are a world leader in their field and use cutting edge technology and techniques. This role is based in a modern engineering office within the Cambridge Research Park. Hybrid role offered 2-3 days WFH on a typical week. About this Embedded Software Engineer role - C/C++ You will work as part of an Agile development team, contributing to the design, development, analysis and testing of their products. The position suits someone who is comfortable taking a project from initial requirements through to final delivery, and who enjoys working across a range of platforms. Key Responsibilities - Embedded Software Engineer - C/C++ Design and develop embedded software using C & C++. Participate in code reviews and contribute to functional specifications. Work within Agile and LEAN methodologies as part of a scrum team. Develop on Linux platforms. Skills and experience - Embedded Software Engineer - C/C++ Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle. Experience with object‑oriented analysis and design. Proficiency in embedded C & C++ development. A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills. High attention to detail and motivation to work in a fast‑paced environment. Experience of any of the following would be beneficial, not essential - Embedded Software Engineer: Experience with networking technologies. Experience with multi-threading. Experience using AI in your day-to-day role to either help increase your output/productivity or to aid proficiency in languages you are less familiar with. Javascript, Typescript - They have web interfaces built into some of their products. Good understanding of hardware and/or things like Raspberry Pi. This is a great opportunity to join a well established, highly successful company offering training and career development.

Title: Linux Kernel Engineer Company: Telecoms Location: Cambridge (on site) Pay: Up to £85,000 + excellent benefits Company: One of the most advanced and (genuinely) passionate telecoms teams, developing infrastructure literally keeping millions of the British public safe, are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Linux Kernel development to join the team. This role is live due to general growth; demand is exceptionally high for their best-in-class products and R&D is constant, so their base platform needs constant innovation. Role: You will be a significant senior hire, with significant engineering responsibility including for the trialing of new open-source technologies, as well as the prototyping of novel systems. Much of your work will focus on performance optimisation; strong C++ skills are critical for your success in this position. About you: * 4+ years' commercial development experience * Excellent kernel-level experience * Excellent C++ skills * Willing to work on site * You love solving hard-core engineering problems surrounded by intelligent people who love what they do Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch...

The Oho Group are seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer with experience in ATEX / Intrinsic Safety product design to join an innovative engineering team within the telecommunications space in Cambridge. What's in it for you • Develop embedded microprocessor-based hardware systems, • Design low-power and power-supply architectures, • Work cross-functionally across telecommunications with the software, audio and RF teams What you need • Proven ATEX / Intrinsic Safety design experience, • Strong embedded hardware and microprocessor design knowledge, • Experience with low-power electronics, • Good technical documentation and communication skills Desirable • RF or mixed-signal hardware knowledge, • Audio hardware or Embedded Linux experience If you want to contribute at the forefront of mission-critical communications within a growing and collaborative team, get in touch as interviews are already being scheduled!

Embedded Software Engineer Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits Cambridgeshire Our Client Our client is an established developer of specialised electronic products used to support the operation of critical technical systems within global markets. The organisation designs integrated hardware and software solutions that enable customers to operate complex equipment reliably and efficiently. Ongoing growth in product capability and engineering activity has created the requirement to strengthen the software development team through the appointment of an Embedded Software Engineer. The Role The Embedded Software Engineer will support the development and implementation of embedded software within Linux-based environments, contributing to the delivery of real-time applications used within advanced electronic products. The role will involve designing, developing and maintaining embedded software components while supporting the optimisation of system performance across a complex and evolving product platform. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, the role will involve close collaboration with software, hardware and system test engineers to deliver functionality aligned with product development priorities. The position will support the investigation and resolution of technical issues across embedded systems, contributing to debugging, testing and continuous improvement of software reliability and performance. The successful candidate will bring experience in embedded C development within Linux environments alongside a structured and analytical approach to software development. They will demonstrate strong debugging capability, attention to detail and the ability to contribute effectively within collaborative engineering teams developing technically complex products. To Apply This is an excellent opportunity to develop embedded software capability within a technically focused product engineering organisation. Interested candidates are invited to apply accordingly. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly. About Us Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.

Embedded Software Engineer Cambridge – Hybrid (2–3 days in the office) £60,000–£80,000 I’m currently working with a fast-growing Cambridge-based technology company who are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their expanding engineering team on a hybrid basis! The company operates at the forefront of embedded systems and electronics, delivering innovative products across industries such as IoT, advanced manufacturing, healthcare technology and smart devices. They are known for building high-performance, reliable systems and have a strong reputation within the Cambridge technology space. They have a collaborative engineering team made up of hardware, software and systems engineers, and in this role you’ll be working on the development of embedded firmware for next-generation products. You’ll be heavily involved in low-level development using C/C++, working closely with hardware teams to bring up new devices and optimise performance. You’ll be working across the full development lifecycle, from initial concept and prototyping through to production, testing and deployment. The role offers strong opportunities to take ownership of projects and influence technical decisions as the products evolve. The office is based in Cambridge, and they are looking for someone to be onsite 2–3 days per week. Sponsorship cannot be offered for this role. Technical Requirements: • Strong experience with embedded C/C++ development, • Experience working with microcontrollers (e.g. ARM Cortex-M) or embedded Linux systems, • Understanding of hardware/software interaction (SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO), • Experience with debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analysers), • Experience with version control (e.g. Git), • Good communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams, • Comfortable working in a hands-on, engineering-focused environment, • Interest in learning new technologies and progressing technically. Nice to Have: • Experience with wireless protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, LoRa), • Exposure to cloud integration (AWS/Azure IoT), • Python or scripting experience for testing/automation, • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines in embedded environments, • Experience with low-power or battery-operated devices Salary/Benefits: £60,000–£80,000. Bonus, Pension Contribution, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays If this sounds of interest, please apply and I can give you a call. Tim Stock 01182284223 | 07980610737

Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer | Hybrid | Cambridge | £60-70k DOE.Are you a software engineer with experience developing embedded Linux software, with a focus on embedded security?.My client is looking for a senior engineer.They operate a sophisticated R&D environment where you will manage

Embedded Software Lead Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits Cambridgeshire Our Client Our client is an engineering-focused technology business developing specialist electronic and software-based products used within demanding and reliability-critical environments. The organisation designs and delivers integrated embedded systems that support the operation of complex technical infrastructure across international markets. Continued product development and investment in engineering capability have created the requirement to appoint an Embedded Software Lead to guide the development of a core embedded software platform supporting current and future products. The Role The Embedded Software Lead will provide technical leadership for a specialist team responsible for the development and evolution of a Linux-based embedded software platform. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with responsibility for defining architecture, guiding engineering standards and ensuring the delivery of robust, high-performance embedded software within a complex hardware-integrated product environment. Working closely with hardware, test and product engineering colleagues, the Embedded Software Lead will coordinate development activity across multiple disciplines to ensure software capability aligns with product requirements and delivery timelines. The role will involve managing technical priorities, balancing new platform development with maintenance of existing systems and ensuring disciplined engineering practices across the team. The successful candidate will bring strong experience in embedded C/C++ development within Linux environments alongside proven technical leadership capability. They will demonstrate the ability to guide architecture, solve complex low-level software challenges and support the development of high-quality embedded systems operating within performance-critical and hardware-adjacent environments. To Apply This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping the evolution of a core embedded software platform within a growing technology organisation. Interested candidates are invited to apply accordingly. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly. About Us Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.

Embedded Linux Software Engineer | £60-70k | Cambridge My client is an essential company in the communications and data industry. Their presence spans hundreds of countries, and their engineering makes up a vital part of the global networking infrastructure. They are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer with strong Linux experience to join their software dev team. Responsibilities as an Embedded Linux Software Engineer: * Design & implement software solutions in C * Integrate Linux software with hardware, interpreting schematics * Collaborate with other teams to analyse technical issues and contribute to their timely and effective resolution Requirements: * Experienced in developing ARM MCUs in C * Confident with Linux-based systems development, including experience with the Linux boot process, DTB, and kernel drivers * Familiar with networking protocols * Proficiency in developing user-level software that interacts with the Linux operating system Bonus skills for an Embedded Linux Software Engineer: * Familiarity with Yocto * Experience with Git & JIRA Apply now if you have a passion for networking, Linux, and C. Become a key player in the development of global infrastructure...

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week, flexible working, including up to 3 days per week working from home Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 36054 We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to join our client's expanding development team, based a few miles north of Cambridge. You will be working on high performance products used globally across defence, industrial and security applications. Responsibilities: - Contribute to the development of reusable FPGA modules to support a broad product range - Work collaboratively with hardware, software, and mechanical engineering teams to bring new technology to market - Write timing constraints, interpret timing reports and adjust designs to ensure timing closure - Bring value with experience in Python based verification frameworks, such as cocotb (highly advantageous) Requirements: - Strong knowledge of SystemVerilog - Experience with Python - Proven background in RTL verification - Ability to write and validate timing constraints - Understanding of low power design principles - Experience writing module specifications and reviewing technical documentation - Code and documentation review to established standards - Familiarity with: * Linux command line * Version control systems (SVN or Git) * Markdown - Commitment to engineering best practice and high quality FPGA development Applicants must already have the right to...

Maximise hardware capabilities through smart crafting to deliver fastest possible financial software We are seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer, skilled in creating highly-optimised low level code to run under Linux. As a senior member of this Cambridge-based development team, you will play a lea

We are recruiting a Software Leader to drive an Embedded platform team. You’ll define platform strategy, modernise legacy systems, and power next‑generation products, bringing strong technical judgement, commercial focus, and leadership that delivers results. Salary: £80-100k Benefits: Medical, Good pension, relocation if required, life assurance, 25 days Feel free to call for more info. Essential requirements: Expert hands-on embedded C on Linux Embedded architecture design Deep understanding of real-time and resource-constrained systems Excellent low-level debugging Driver and board-bring-up Management and leadership skills Additional skills of interest: TCP/IP networking, streaming media, video/audio applications. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Position: Lead Embedded Software Engineer Location: Cambridge area Key skills: Embedded Linux, leadership skills Desirable skills: TCP/IP networking, streaming media, video/audio applications. Apply: jamie AT enterpriserecruitment DOT com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I’m not an engineer myself but have a BSc in Computer Science so have a technical understanding. Feel free to send your CV and I can match you to our other suitable roles. I specialise in recruiting software and electronic engineers for technology companies throughout the UK...

We are working with a leading telecommunications company based in Cambridge who are looking to a Linux/Android Platform Developer to join their growing team. This is a full-time permanent position and offers hybrid working. Key responsibilities will include: * Development and configuration of the Android platform * Working across the full development lifecycle of the Android product * Managing large code bases * Trialling and integrating open-source development tools for debugging, profiling and memory leak protection etc. * Integration testing, investigation and resolution of issues * Participating in project planning and technical reviews The successful candidate will have: * Experience in a similar role * Good understanding of Android architecture and ecosystem * Experience of Linux kernel * Excellent knowledge of C++ * Experience of developing for mobile platforms * Experience with development tools for debugging, profiling, memory leak protection etc. If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Jamie ASAP or apply via this advert! We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this position or that the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions...

We’re hiring a Principal Linux / Android Platform Developer to join a highly respected engineering team building mission-critical communication devices used by emergency services, transport networks, and infrastructure organisations worldwide. This isn’t app development. This is low-level, platform engineering on products that need to perform in the real world, where reliability is essential. The Role You’ll play a key role in developing and evolving Android-based embedded platforms used in next-generation communication devices. This is a broad, hands-on platform role, working across Linux and Android to solve complex system-level challenges. You’ll be involved in: * Android platform development (AOSP) * Linux kernel and system-level programming * Platform configuration, optimisation and tuning * Android framework and service-level changes * Performance, latency and power optimisation * Debugging, profiling and system analysis * Integration, testing and issue resolution * Contributing to technical design and architecture What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a strong engineer with experience across Linux and Android platform development, ideally within embedded or device-based environments. Key skills: * Strong understanding of Android internals and architecture * Experience working with AOSP * Solid Linux systems / kernel experience...

Embedded Linux Engineer | £60-70k | Cambridge Are you a driven engineer experienced with Linux build systems & networking? I am partnered with an ambitious scale-up in the heart of Cambridge that takes a leading role in wireless innovation. The company started as a passion project, and since then it has grown into a company that develops architecture that huge multinationals model their systems after. Responsibilities as an Embedded Linux Engineer : * Porting the OS, integrating with ODM software * Fixing build issues when moving to new platforms and applying patches to debug open-source software * Researching technical growth Requirements: * Highly experienced with embedded build systems, preferably buildroot, OpenWRT, or other WRT-Variants * Experienced with CLANG and very confident working with patches on open source software * Strong understanding of network protocols Desirable skills for an Embedded Linux Engineer: * Experience developing Linux kernel modules and using the kernel build system * Knowledge of the Wireless and Linux network stack * Experience managing the process from a reference board to production Apply now to join an R&D team shaping the future of networking...

Senior Firmware Engineer | Cambridge My client is looking for an experiencedEmbedded Software Engineerto join their industry-leading R&D team. You will take ownership of abare-metal control stack, working with a high degree of autonomy to manage complex hardware-software integrations and precision motion control. Responsibilities • Develop, debug, and optimise bare-metal firmware for ARM-based microcontrollers, • Make significant contributions to an existing code base to add new features and enhancements while documenting low-level designs., • 3+ years experience developing ARM architecture in embedded C in a Linux environmnet, • Skilled in reading hardware schematics, • Experience of Agile processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, • Knowledge of Python or Bash to automate tasks, test scripts, and build processes.

We are working with a leading telecommunications company based in Cambridge who are looking for a Device Drivers Software Engineer to join their growing team. This is a full-time permanent position, 5 days onsite. Key responsibilities will include: • Designing, implementing and testing low-level embedded software, • Definition and planning of software tasks, • Working closely with the Device Driver Team Leader, • Production of test specifications, • Taking ownership for achievement of own activities, • Working with legacy components, • Integration testing, investigation and resolution of issues, • Experience in a similar role, • Excellent knowledge of C programming language, • Excellent debugging skills, • Experience in complete software development lifecycle, • Familiarity with real time multi-processor, event-driven software, • Familiarity with Embedded Linux driver architecture, • Experience of using configuration management and fault tracking tools We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that unfortunately, yo...

About Us Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale - tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters - to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you. Job Description At Featurespace, we strive to be the world's best software company at protecting our clients and their customers from fraud attacks. We do that with personality, heart and professionalism, cultivating an innovative, fun and positive team atmosphere where everybody can contribute to solving our clients' problems in new, innovative ways. We are always seeking to be the best at what we do and make our customers smile. Our real-time Financial Fraud Detection platform processes massive volumes of streaming and historical data. To meet our ambitious performance and scalability goals, we are looking for a Systems Performance Engineer with expertise in JVM tuning, distributed systems optimisation, and AWS infrastructure performance. The Role In your role as a Systems Performance Engineer, you will help us achieve our goals and deliver success on behalf of our customers by: * Participating in daily standups and team meetings to synchronise activities with the team and keep investigations aligned with ongoing priorities. * Leading analysis of Engineering Triage tickets, supporting Support teams by diagnosing issues raised by customers and helping identify root causes. * Interpreting logs, metrics, and customerprovided data to understand system behaviour and identify potential misconfigurations or bottlenecks. * Setting up, running, and evaluating Proofs of Concept (POCs) to validate configuration changes, new tools, or new approaches. * Analysing graphs, resourceusage patterns, and systemlevel data to draw clear, evidencebased conclusions. * Tuning and enhancing our system configurations to improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency. * Providing structured, datadriven recommendations to development teams. * Investigating systemlevel issues in collaboration with engineering, support, and operations stakeholders. * Conducting exploratory research, testing hypotheses, and leveraging web resources, documentation, and internal knowledge to resolve complex problems. * Contributing to the continuous improvement of internal diagnostics, tooling, analysis processes, and investigation playbooks Role Responsibilities As a company we hire people with a willingness to adapt to a variable role, so along with the key responsibilities below, we ask for ownership of any other duties as required. Technical * Investigate and analyse issues raised through Engineering Triage, using systemlevel data, metrics, logs, and customer information. * Interpret graphs, measurements, and test results to identify patterns, anomalies, or bottlenecks. * Set up, run, and compare POCs in controlled environments to validate hypotheses and guide technical decisions. * Apply strong Linux and shellscripting knowledge to gather data, run tests, and automate routine analysis. * Use JVM knowledge to understand system behaviour, resource utilisation, and configuration impacts. * Tune and enhance the current system setup by recommending configuration, architectural, or operational adjustments. * Research complex technical problems independently and propose practical, evidencebased solutions. * Document findings clearly and communicate technical explanations to developers, support engineers, and stakeholders. Impact * Drive clarity on ambiguous or customerreported system issues by producing highquality investigations. * Provide insights that directly influence system stability, performance, and customer satisfaction. * Guide Support and Engineering teams by asking the right questions and helping interpret data. * Deliver POCs that help the organisation evaluate new tools, architectures, or solutions with confidence. * Influence technical direction by identifying structural or configuration improvements. Behaviour * Demonstrate a proactive, selfstarting attitude-comfortable exploring issues independently before seeking help. * Embrace a scientific mindset: formulate hypotheses, test them, evaluate results objectively. * Show curiosity, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in learning more about systems, tuning, and diagnostics. * Collaborate effectively across teams and communicate findings clearly and constructively. * Seek and provide timely, actionable feedback. * Help raise the overall standard of system analysis, investigation quality, and diagnostic understanding across the team. * Model a calm, methodical approach to complex or unclear problems. Qualifications Basic Qualifications * Strong understanding of Linux internals, shell scripting, and systemlevel diagnostics. * Foundational JVM knowledge (memory, threads, GC basics, configuration impacts). * Experience interpreting logs, metrics, dashboards, and system graphs. * Ability to understand and interpret test results, workload outputs, and benchmark data. * Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems by researching, analysing, and synthesising information. * Demonstrated use of a home lab or personal systems projects (VMs, clusters, network setups, custom builds). * Strong analytical and criticalthinking skills with high attention to detail. * Ability to manage workload independently and drive investigations to completion. * Familiarity with common tooling for monitoring, metrics, or system insights. Preferred Qualifications * Database knowledge (relational or NoSQL). * Deeper JDK/JVM tuning or diagnostic experience. * Basic Kubernetes setup or cluster experimentation experience. * Understanding of networking fundamentals. * Experience with opensource tools used for diagnostics, observability, or system performance. * Basic programming ability (any language) to support automation or small tooling improvements. * Exposure to distributed systems concepts or cloud environments As a System Performance Engineer, you also need the following qualities: * Attention to detail, excellence and quality. * A focus on personal achievement and responsibility. * Passion to learn new skills and technologies. * Ability to share knowledge * Enthusiasm and an open mindset. * Can-do attitude. * A passion to work for one of the fastest growing fraud prevention technologies in the world Visa is an EEO Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Embedded Linux Engineer | £50-70k | ON SITE in Cambridge.

Embedded Software Engineer essential requirements: * Real time Embedded C * Linux development (ideally kernel, drivers, configuration) * Networking projects with TCP/IP protocols * Comfortable working hands‑on with hardware Embedded Software Engineer DESIRABLE skills: * Multimedia,

Title: Senior Linux Engineer Company: Telecoms Location: Cambridge (on site) Pay: Up to £85,000 + excellent benefits Company: One of the most advanced and (genuinely) passionate telecoms teams, developing infrastructure literally keeping millions of the British public safe, are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Linux Kernel development to join the team. This role is live due to general growth;demand is exceptionally high for their best-in-class products and R&D is constant, so their base platform needs constant innovation. Role: You will be a significant senior hire, with significant engineering responsibility including for the trialing of new open-source technologies, as well as the prototyping of novel systems. Much of your work will focus on performance optimisation; strong C++ skills are critical for your success in this position. About you: • 4+ years' commercial development experience, • Excellent kernel-level experience, • Excellent C++ skills, • Willing to work on site, • You love solving hard-core engineering problems surrounded by intelligent people who love what they do Full details ar...

My client is a driven and successful company, and they are looking for a 2nd line support Technician to join their team. Setting up email accounts and website hosting (Linux and Windows). Supporting PCs and servers remotely and on-site (Win7/8/).