Software Engineer; Information Security; Source Compliance

Overview

Job Title:
Software Engineer (Information Security (Open Source Compliance))

Location:
Dallas, TX (5 day onsite)

Duration:
Long-term

Engineering & Automation (Embedded + SDLC)

Automate audits of binaries and source for license usage; run SCA and produce SBOMs (Cyclone

DX/SPDX).

Standardize reproducible build engineering with CMake and Clang/LLVM; manage dependencies via Conan and Snapcraft(where applicable).

Govern artifacts in JFrog Artifactory with dependency health checks via JFrog Xray.

Operationalize Git Ops (Git Hub/Git Lab) and design CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions / Git Lab CI.

• Automate audits of binaries and source for license usage; run SCA and produce SBOMs (Cyclone
  
  DX/SPDX).
• Standardize reproducible build engineering with CMake and Clang/LLVM; manage dependencies via Conan and Snapcraft(where applicable).
• Govern artifacts in JFrog Artifactory with dependency health checks via JFrog Xray.
• Operationalize Git Ops (Git Hub/Git Lab) and design CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions / Git Lab CI.
• Security Testing & Vulnerability Management:
  • Triage third-party vulnerabilities and assess results from CodeQL, Sonar Qube, and related scanners; drive fix plans across firmware and supporting services.
  • Create, publish, and continually revalidate Open Source Candidates (GPL/MPL and others) with reproducible build scripts, license texts, copyright notices, and end-user instructions.
  • Triage and resolve revalidation build errors (toolchain, linking, dependency, packaging), ensuring public distribution materials remain accurate.
• Compliance & Governance:
  • Conduct formal risk assessments to identify threats and vulnerabilities and recommend mitigating controls.
  • Ensure compliance with open source licenses and applicable standards (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO/IEC 5230:2020, SOC
    2) in partnership with Engineering, Legal, and external stakeholders.
  • Evaluate proposed libraries before integration (GPL/LGPL/MPL/MIT/Apache), document obligations (attribution, source offer, relinking), and guide compliant implementation patterns (static vs. dynamic link, dual license scenarios).
• Documentation, Training & Enablement:
  • Author/update SOPs, Working Instructions, developer-facing runbooks, and public distribution READMEs.
  • Develop and deliver open source and product-based GRC training to employees and contractors.
  • Communicate complex build processes, package management, and license implications to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Lead incident response (identify, contain, recover), conduct post-incident reviews, and recommend program and control improvements.
  • Monitor industry trends and best practices in Open Source License Compliance; propose program updates proactively.
• Data & Reporting:
  • Publish compliance/security dashboards in Power BI; use SQL to analyze SBOM coverage, license risk, vulnerability posture, and release readiness for executive decision-making.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
  • Work cross-functionally with engineering teams, Legal, and senior leadership for status updates, new requirements intake, and policy alignment; engage external partners (ODMs, vendors, consultants) to meet compliance obligations.

• 7+ years in embedded software development (Linux kernel, device/firmware), plus 2+ years in a security-focused role (Dev Sec Ops /App Sec/Compliance).
• Licensing & Policy: Deep, practical familiarity with GPL/LGPL/MPL/MIT/Apache requirements (attribution, source publication, relinking, derivative work analysis) and enforcement throughout the SDLC.
• Build, Packaging & Artifacts: Proficient with CMake, Clang/LLVM, cross compilers; package with Conan/Snapcraft; govern artifacts in JFrog Artifactory with risk analysis via JFrog Xray.
• CI/CD & Git Ops: Hands-on with Git Hub Actions / Git Lab CI and Git Ops practices (Git Hub/Git Lab) for policy as code and environment orchestration.
• Testing & Vulnerability Triage: Skilled at integrating and interpreting SAST/DAST/IAST results; practical experience with CodeQL, Sonar Qube, Scan Code, and SBOM tooling (SPDX/Cyclone
  
  DX).
• Data & Communication: Able to build Power BI dashboards, write SQL, and translate complex technical topics into clear narratives for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Documentation & Training: Exceptional writing quality for SOPs, Working Instructions, and public distribution artifacts; experienced trainer for OSS/GRC topics.
• Collaboration: Comfortable influencing cross-functional roadmaps and mediating license/security trade-offs with engineering, Legal, and external partners.