- Company: Get A Job.ai
- Location: Cambridge
- Salary: Pay not listed
Website Get A Job.ai
Represented by Get A Job.ai
About This Opportunity
We are representing a confidential AI compute organization in Cambridge that is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to own the quality gate for drivers powering next-generation AI systems.
In this role, you will join a specialized QA team focused on validating complex Linux device drivers, user space libraries and platform tools. You will design, build and run tests that ensure driver releases are reliable, robust and production ready. Your work will span component testing, system testing, user acceptance and cross-stack validation.
This position offers deep systems work with technical breadth across hardware, firmware, drivers and higher-level software. You will stay hands-on while shaping test strategy, infrastructure and coverage. You will collaborate closely with development, hardware, firmware, ML stack, Kubernetes and cloud management teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, build and run comprehensive test suites for Linux device drivers and user space libraries
- Shape test strategy, infrastructure and coverage for production software releases
- Debug complex cross-layer issues using hardware and software tools
- Validate low-level software that connects AI compute products to real system use
- Raise engineering standards and influence technical decisions across teams
- Guide test infrastructure and best practices while maintaining hands-on involvement
- Solve issues spanning hardware, firmware, drivers and higher-level software layers
What We're Looking For
- Deep experience validating Linux kernels and/or device drivers
- Strong test development skills in C++ and Python
- Experience with CI/CD, build tools and modern automated testing practices
- Ability to debug complex cross-layer issues using hardware and software tools
- Confidence shaping test strategy, infrastructure and coverage for production software
- Clear communication skills with the judgement to influence technical decisions across teams
- Must have the legal right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available for this role)
Our client values transferable skills and diverse experiences. They welcome engineers returning to the profession after a career break, including through returnship routes.
How We Work With You
Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and expectations. If there is a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly, as all communication should flow through our recruitment process.
Pay
Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.
Get A Job.ai is an equal opportunity recruiter. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.
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Nearest public transit: The Broadway (bus stop, 302m). via OpenStreetMap
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About this role & career path
Traits that fit this role
- Innovation
- Adaptability
- Achievement Orientation
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Attention to Detail
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Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET
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Salary & compensation
Workers in Computer & Mathematical occupations earn a national median of $98,769 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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Listing facts
- Role Senior Software Engineer
- Employer Get A Job.ai
- Location Cambridge
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted September 5, 2026
- Apply by October 5, 2026
- Overview Full job description on this page (421 words)
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- Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
- Confer with data processing or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects.
- Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
- Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.
- Coordinate installation of software system.
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