Software Engineer

AdaCore is looking for a Software Engineer to join an international team working on marketing its solutions to new markets.

Everything we do at AdaCore is centered around helping developers build safe, secure and reliable software.

For 30 years, we've partnered with global leaders in aerospace & defense, air traffic management, space, railway and financial services. We've developed tools and services simplifying high-integrity software development through a subscription-based model. As demand for secure applications grows in industries like automotive, medical, energy, and IoT, we're adapting our proven technologies to assist a new generation of developers.

Our 150 global experts based in the US, France, Germany, the UK, and Estonia, collectively develop cutting-edge technologies to address the challenges of high-grade software development.

Joining AdaCore is about joining a culture of innovation, openness, collaboration and dependability, which defines how we work together, with our customers and partners.

Job description: 

We are seeking a dynamic Software Engineer dedicated to enhancing the Ada programming language's open-source software development ecosystem and overall advocate for the adoption of AdaCore technologies. This unique position within the Technical Marketing team involves contributing to the Ada package manager, improving and expanding the suite of packages and toolchains it supports, and building GNU toolchains for embedded targets and various host operating systems. The role offers an exciting opportunity to impact the Ada community positively, ensuring robust, innovative tools and resources are available for developers. We are looking for candidates who are not only technically skilled but also possess a strong desire to learn, innovate, and contribute to the open-source community. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on the maintenance of tools provided by the Ada package manager, ensuring a wide range of tools is available for the Ada community. In particular, build GNU toolchains for new embedded targets and host OS, maintaining existing ones to support the evolving needs of Ada developers.

• Engage with the open-source community to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and gather feedback to guide development efforts.

• Develop various software projects and demos showcasing AdaCore products and programming languages

• Produce technical marketing content across various formats and for different audiences (blog posts, news articles, case studies, web pages, etc.)

Qualifications:

• You have strong foundational skills in software engineering, with experience in or willingness to learn Ada programming and GNU toolchain development.

• You demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and the open-source community.

• You have excellent problem-solving abilities and creativity in tackling complex technical challenges.

• You have a genuine passion for open-source software development and an eagerness to contribute to and grow with the Ada ecosystem.

• You can set your own priorities and are able to learn by yourself in complex environments

• You are fluent in written and spoken english

The following are not mandatory but are considered a plus: 

• Experience and/or interest in embedded programming

• Experience and/or interest in cybersecurity

• A good understanding of Ada/SPARK, C/C++, Rust, or other system programming languages

Location: Bristol or Paris (+ work from home policy)

Beyond the job

We're a global organization driven by diverse backgrounds, fostering innovation through an open exchange of ideas. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity in ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, religion, abilities, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status. 

Our commitment is to help our teammates, wherever they are based, feel comfortable and satisfied, by encouraging flexibility to ensure them a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we prioritize individual development by offering continuous training from day one with a personalized onboarding plan.