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# Software Developer - Linux Systems

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** X86-64, Public-Key Cryptography, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Linux Kernel, Security Software, TCP/IP, Computer Network Technologies, Yocto, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/27262

## About the Role

* Strong C and C++ programming skills
 * In depth networking knowledge, especially TCP/IP
 * Experience debugging complex system problems in Linux
 * A top Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

While not required, additional knowledge of Linux kernel development, Yocto, Linux window management, the x86-64 architecture, or Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) would be beneficial.

## Description

Come work on system level security software for Linux, from hardened hypervisors and network stacks to public key encryption and endpoint security. You will be working in a product development team alongside other bright and likeminded people. The team is responsible for designing and developing new features for a range of products as well as providing support and maintenance for existing code.

Working in security means being at the cutting edge of technology. As new technologies are invented their security implications need assessing and adapting too, not to mention threat actors are using new methods in their attacks all the time. This environment requires an inquisitive and responsive approach to new ideas and new threats and an ability to iterate and evolve designs rapidly in order to keep the digital world secure.


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