2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Key Responsibilities
Perform open source and third-party software reviews, including license, dependency, and distribution analysis.
Generate, analyze, and validate SBOMs using industry-standard formats such as SPDX and CycloneDX.
Investigate software composition, transitive dependencies, and software supply chain risks.
Develop automation and tooling to improve compliance, SBOM generation, and review efficiency.
Integrate compliance controls into development, build, and CI/CD workflows.
Collaborate with engineering, legal, security, and product teams to resolve findings and support product releases.
Support customer, regulatory, and audit requests related to open source software and SBOM disclosures.
Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and developer guidance.
Independently lead complex reviews and contribute to process improvements and operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field OR Master’s degree in an equivalent technical field.
5+ years of software engineering, open source compliance, application security, DevSecOps, or related experience.
Strong Linux and software development fundamentals.
Experience with Git and modern source-control workflows.
Proficiency in Python and experience with one or more languages such as C/C++, JavaScript, Go, or Rust.
Experience with build systems and package management ecosystems (Yocto, Gradle, Maven, npm, pip, etc.).
Knowledge of open source licensing, compliance principles, and software development workflows.
Experience generating or validating SBOMs and working with software composition analysis tools.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SPDX, CycloneDX, VEX, or related software supply chain standards.
Familiarity with tools such as Black Duck, FossID, ScanCode, ORT, Syft, or Snyk.
Experience with containers, Kubernetes, and cloud-native environments.
Knowledge of software supply chain security, vulnerability management, and regulatory requirements related to SBOMs.
Experience supporting Linux, Android, embedded, or cloud-based products.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits
$117,800.00 - $176,600.00
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