Software Engineer (RISC-V/Compiler)

Company: microTECH Global LTD
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Location: Cambridge
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.

Posted: April 1st, 2026