Staff System Software Engineer: Linux Kernel & Performance

Arm; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cambridge is seeking an experienced software engineer to develop the system software stack for their new hardware devices focused on AI applications. The role involves hands-on work with the Linux kernel and user space software to ensure high performance and security. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in software development, particularly in C, and be effective communicators. This position supports a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in the full software lifecycle from requirements to release.
• Proven upstream contributions to one or more open-source projects.
• Expertise in configuring, building and testing Linux‑based systems.

Responsibilities

• Configure, build and test Linux kernel.
• Perform software package installations in Linux.
• Analyze and improve the performance of system software.

Skills

C development

Linux kernel experience

Software lifecycle management

Performance analysis

Effective communication

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

Bazel

Blaze

Job description

A leading technology company in Cambridge is seeking an experienced software engineer to develop the system software stack for their new hardware devices focused on AI applications. The role involves hands-on work with the Linux kernel and user space software to ensure high performance and security. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in software development, particularly in C, and be effective communicators. This position supports a hybrid working model.