Engineering and Certification Manager at the Free Software Foundation

Free Software Foundation
Free, INFULL_TIMEPosted Aug 2, 2026

Role responsibilities

Lead the Respects Your Freedom (RYF) program by evaluating and certifying hardware product submissions. Develop technical and strategic direction while managing relationships with vendors and community partners.

Requirements

Requires 7 to 10 years of professional experience with deep proficiency in reverse engineering and firmware analysis. Candidates must understand hardware systems and be able to assess software stacks using free software tools.

Key skills

Reverse Engineering, Firmware Analysis, Low-level Systems Work, Hardware Architecture, Boot Processes, Free Software Principles, FSF Licensing Guidance, Project Management, Technical Communication, Public Engagement, Technical Review, Reproducible Builds

Keywords

Respects Your Freedom, RYF, Free Software Foundation, GNU, Hardware Design, PCB Design, Firmware, Boot Process, Reverse Engineering, OpenDocument, Free Software, Licensing, Technical Certification, Low-level Systems, Reproducible Builds

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