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Linux Systems Software Developer– Security Solutions
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We are looking for a Linux Systems Software Developer to join the HP Wolf Security R&D team in Cambridge, UK. We work on endpoint software security products based on hardware assisted virtualization. You can check out uXen source code, one of our in-house developed hypervisors, on GitHub: https://github.com/uxen-virt/uxen.
You will be joining one of our advanced product teams. You will be responsible for maintaining a Linux image used by virtual machine guests, keeping its open-source components up to date, as well as proactively monitoring for, and quickly responding to, security vulnerabilities that impact these components.
Responsibilities For The Linux Systems Software Developer
- Developing and maintaining core components of an enterprise class product.
- Improving security, reliability, and performance of the product.
- Responding quickly to security vulnerability reports for open-source components in the product, and rapidly integrating security fixes.
- Keeping open-source components in the product up to date, identifying and solving any problems that new versions may present.
- Writing unit tests and automated tests.
- Working in a fast-paced environment that iterates and evolves rapidly.
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Requirements For The Linux Systems Software Developer
- Expert programming experience in C or C++.
- Experience of Linux systems development using Yocto Project.
- Experience with Linux user and kernel mode development.
- Experience of debugging complex systems problems.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field or equivalent.
A great Linux Systems Software Developer will have
- Understanding of components in the OSI networking model with emphasis on TCP/IP protocols.
- Experience with black box debugging.
- Experience with Windows system (user and/or kernel mode) development.
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About HP Wolf Security
The primary focus of the HP Wolf Security team is developing cyber security solutions to protect our customers devices and data. The digital threat landscape is ever-changing and as the cyber security industry reacts and adapts to changes, so too do the malware authors. Our unique micro-virtualization technology ensures that customers are protected from even the most bleeding edge cyber security threats. That micro-virtualization technology forms a key pillar in a wider cyber security suite that we're actively developing.
To see what our engineering teams are working on, check out our technical blogs: https://threatresearch.ext.hp.com/blog
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