Software Standardization & Industry Development Engineer (Edinburgh) - #1717013

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.