Principal Software Engineer - System Software

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

12/13/2024

Job Overview

As an experienced system software engineering manager, you will lead the system software team for an exciting new range of Arm hardware devices aimed at AI use cases. You will work with architects, other technical leaders and project managers to define, estimate, plan and deliver work for your team. You will also be the line manager for the team, handling the full range of activities such as hiring, development and performance evaluations.

This team is part of the wider software group in Arm. Our mission is to ensure successful deployment of the Arm architecture into key software ecosystems. This role is based in Arm’s Cambridge office.

Responsibilities

• Leading a high-performing team of up to 5 engineers.
• Configure, build and test Linux kernel
• Installation of software packages into Linux
• Analysing and improving performance of system software
• Bring up of software within simulated, FPGA and hardware environments
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• Experienced C developer
• Expertise in configuring, building and testing Linux-based systems using systems such as Yocto, buildroot, Bazel or Blaze
• Expertise in analysing and improving software performance
• Experience in managing other engineers
• Effective communicator and ability to collaborate well within and across teams
  
  

“Nice To Have” Skills And Experience

• Experience of software development using physical and simulated hardware devices
• Knowledge of the Arm AArch64 architecture
• Understanding of Linux power management
  
  

In Return

This is an opportunity to grow a new team in Arm’s headquarters in Cambridge, UK! You’ll be working hands-on with the latest Arm technologies and have a direct impact on successfully deploying it into a variety of markets

Accommodations at Arm

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Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.