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# Open Source Developer

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £72,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Device Drivers, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Cloud Services, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Software Engineering, SystemVerilog, Information Technology, Instruction Set Architecture, Free and Open-Source Software, Software Coding
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/26554

## About the Role

* A 1st or 2.1 degree in Computer Science or similar subject from a well-respected university
 * Experience in software development best practice
 * Strong coding skills in C and C++, and preferably also some of Rust, Python, Go, or SystemVerilog
 * An enthusiasm for the Open-Source concept would be welcome but you don't need to have previous open source experience



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