Sr. Advisory Engineer, Open Source Compliance

Lenovo is a fast-paced technology company seeking an experienced Open Source Compliance Adviser to join their Worldwide Open-Source Compliance team. The role involves implementing and managing open-source compliance processes, collaborating with legal and product development organizations, and providing guidance on compliance matters.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Software Development and Business teams, focused on Lenovo’s fast-growing services business, to help the Open-Source Compliance team implement best practices for open source and third-party software compliance
• Support execution of company policies and licensing obligations for open-source software across multiple products and platforms
• Help implement and manage standards, processes, and controls for open source and third-party compliance
• Participate in the analysis of systems and products across multiple development teams and organizations; and guide software product teams in compliance with open-source and other third-party software obligations in support of the company’s global policies
• Serve as the first point of contact on open-source and product release review matters for the product and legal team in China, exercising judgement in further engagement and escalations for resolution
• Track Open-Source license compliance issues before the product is shipped
• Help to develop and/or deliver training and/or communications on open-source, product release diligence topics and tools
• Identify and raise concerns/risks to product management

Requirements:

• BS in Computer Sciences, Programming, Information Systems or Industrial Engineering or related degree
• 8+ years of directly relevant experience in managing open-source and other 3rd party materials in enterprise software
• Understanding of open-source licenses and their compliance requirements
• Knowledge of open-source and code scanning tools in connection with compliance efforts, including FOSSA, Fossology, BlackDuck and others
• Working knowledge of server Operating Systems (RedHat, SuSE, Windows, VMWare, Docker)
• Technical competence with programming languages such as C, Python, JavaScript, or Java
• Experience with automated build tools, version control systems, and artifact repositories such as Jenkins, Git, Docker, Maven
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across organizations, including successfully initiating, managing, and completing simultaneous projects and new initiatives with cross-functional teams under deadline pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills, business judgment, strategic thinking, work ethic, flexibility, ability to work independently and a passion for cutting-edge technology