Software Standardization & Industry Development Engineer

Software Standardization & Industry Development Engineer (Contract, Onsite in Edinburgh) Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Contract Position | ️ 100% Onsite Our client, a leading global technology company, is looking for a Software Engineer with expertise in programming languages, operating systems, and open-source ecosystems to join their Europe Software Standardization & Industry Development (EU-SID) team. This is a rare opportunity to combine technical depth with industry influence, contributing to the future of software standards and platform innovation across Europe. What You’ll Do Represent our client in international standards organizations (e.g., ECMA, W3C, OCX) within the software, open source, and mobile OS domains. Contribute to the design and evolution of advanced technologies like ArkTS, Cangjie, HarmonyOS Native, Atomic Services, and open-source development kits. Track and interpret global software policies and regulations — with a focus on EU digital acts such as the DMA and DSA — and deliver insights to internal teams. Work closely with engineering, product, and strategy teams across European branches and headquarters to align technical direction and share updates. Promote and manage pilot projects and co-development efforts with European developers, ecosystem players, and academic institutions. Support public workshops, summits, and events focused on operating systems, developer tools, and software standards. Assist in internal project planning, budgeting, and coordination efforts within the EU-SID team. Who You Are Hold a Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Have experience with or exposure to standards bodies like ECMA, W3C, OCX, or major open-source governance. Proficient in mobile application development on platforms such as Android, iOS, or HarmonyOS. Solid understanding of programming language infrastructure, OS components, or software development lifecycle. Skilled in interpreting complex policies and translating technology trends into actionable strategy. Comfortable working in a multicultural and collaborative environment. Located in or willing to relocate to Edinburgh for 100% onsite work.