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# System Software Engineer

- **Company:** microTECH Global Limited
- **Location:** UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Assembly Language, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Linux, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Network Service, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Software Engineering, System Programming, System Software, Real Time Systems, Code Testing, Free and Open-Source Software, Build Tools, Codebase
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/software-system-engineer/microtech-global-ltd-job108260924

## About the Role

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.

## Description

* Design and implement high-performance systems using Rust, focusing on reliability and memory safety.
 * Build and maintain concurrent and asynchronous services
 * Develop low-level components such as network services, system libraries, or runtime infrastructure.
 * Optimize performance through profiling, benchmarking, and memory analysis.
 * Collaborate with systems, platform, and infrastructure engineers to integrate Rust components into larger architectures.
 * Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code with strong documentation.