About the RoleEdgeVerve Systems is looking for a Senior Member – IP Management (FOSS Compliance) to be part of its central FOSS and IP governance function. The role is responsible for ensuring that all software products and platforms comply with open-source licensing obligations. The individual will work closely with engineering, DevOps, legal, and product teams to identify, assess, and mitigate open-source compliance risks across the organization.This role requires strong hands-on experience in FOSS compliance operations, open-source license interpretation, and SCA tool usage, along with the ability to guide teams on best practices.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform FOSS compliance analysis for software products, services, and platforms.Identify and analyze open-source licenses (GPL, LGPL, AGPL, MIT, Apache 2.0, BSD, etc.) and assess their impact on commercial software distribution.Maintain and govern an inventory of open-source components used across products.Use SCA tools (Black Duck Hub preferred; equivalent tools such as Mend, FOSSA, Snyk acceptable) to identify, track, and manage open-source components.Work with engineering and DevOps teams to integrate SCA scans into CI/CD pipelines.Support automation of FOSS compliance processes through scripting (primarily Python).Conduct open-source risk assessments and recommend remediation strategies.Provide guidance to development teams on open-source best practices and license compliance.Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of FOSS compliance policies and processes.Collaborate closely with legal/IP teams for license interpretation, risk classification, and compliance decisions.Stay up to date with open-source licensing trends, regulations, and industry best practices.Support compliance reviews, audits, and release readiness activities as part of the central governance function.Required Skills & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related discipline.Experience: Minimum relevant experience 2 years and 4 - 8 Years overall experienceStrong working knowledge of: Open-source software principles and licensing modelsApplication of open-source licenses in commercial software distributionsHands-on experience with Black Duck Hub (preferred) or equivalent SCA tools.Strong understanding of FOSS identification and dependency linking concepts.Experience working with engineering and DevOps teams to integrate compliance scans into pipelines.Ability to read and understand source code across languages such as C/C++, Java, and Python.Experience writing small automation scripts (Python) to streamline compliance workflows.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and legal stakeholders.Business English fluency (written and verbal).Preferred QualificationsExperience with container image FOSS compliance and SBOM analysis.Familiarity with SBOM standards (SPDX, CycloneDX).Knowledge of industry frameworks and standards such as OpenChain.Exposure to legal and regulatory aspects of open-source software compliance.Experience supporting audits and governance activities in large engineering organizations.Familiarity with modern software development methodologies and DevOps practices.
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Senior Member - FOSS Compliance