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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Siemens Plc
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £50,450.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Linux, Memory Management, X86 Assembly Languages, Software Architecture, Software Systems
- **Published:** October 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5210485466

## About the Role

* Strong knowledge of Linux kernel internals (Memory Management, Process Management, Kernel Trace and Profile, VFS)
 * Strong knowledge of Linux Preempt-RT kernel.
 * Very good programming Skills in C, C++ and X86 Assembly and ability to write system-level code.
 * Active participation in Linux community, proven experience in contributing back to Linux Community
 * Strong foundation in product development, software architecture, design, and coding of complex software systems.
 * Ability to actively lead technical discussions with customers, partners.
 * Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills.
 * Very good team player having exposure to working with global cross culture teams.
 * Should have a good presentation and technical communication skill
 * Partially responsible to do requirement engineering, prepare user stories, derive use cases and subsequently product requirements.
 * Frequently required to conceive ideas and prepare quick pre-development prototypes for internal review and to assess the technical feasibility of the use cases.

Required to work well in a team and regularly interface with global teams on technical topics.