University of Cambridge
Research Software Engineer (Fixed Term)
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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 9 April 2027.
The Department of Computer Science and Technology is an academic department that encompasses computer science along with many aspects of engineering, technology and mathematics. We have a world-wide reputation for academic research with consistent top research ratings. The Department has an open and collaborative culture, supporting revolutionary fundamental computer science research, strong cross-cutting collaborations internally and externally, and ideas which transform computing outside the University. Please follow the link at: https://www.cst.cam.ac.uk to find out more about our Department.
Responsibilities
Research Software Engineer (full-time) is a temporary role providing cover for a staff research engineer taking parental leave, whose current responsibilities include:
- Supporting external research clients consuming our CheriBSD kernel compartmentalisation prototype.
- Performing evaluation activities, such as performance overhead measurement, analysis, and optimisation on our CheriBSD kernel compartmentalisation prototype.
- Implement user level RVY instruction emulation support for the QEMU emulator.
- Support open-source software package cross-building infrastructure and processes.
- Work independently to support and contribute to the research and engineering activities of the larger CHERI Research Centre.
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The role will be based within the CHERI Research Centre (CRC), which performs CHERI-related research and facilitates industrial adoption of the CHERI technology. The CRC works alongside CHERI Alliance CIC, a non-profit organisation to promote and support CHERI use, and of which the University of Cambridge is a founding member.
The successful candidate will have existing experience with CHERI and the RISC-V instruction set (ideally including a past implementation of the RV64 ISA in emulation or microarchitecture), the C/C++ programming languages, operating systems, and collaborative git-based development. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related degree, or equivalent industrial experience, will be essential to this role. A PhD in relevant subject or equivalent experience would be desirable but not essential.
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Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Christian Fernandez Perotti Email: cpf29@cam.ac.uk
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