Staff Release Automation Engineer (Embedded)

Write your Job Description here or search the Document library (Everyone's) for similar roles to be used as a base. We are trying to display the essence of the job, by describing goals, responsibilities, objectives, and contributions as shown in below topics rather than a long list of tasks and activities. This is another opportunity to distinguish your role from competitors and help them visualize what the day-to-day would look like. (Visit Knowledge Article to know more about how to write an effective job advert). Let's ensure we follow this template across all Job Descriptions to maintain consistency.

Job Overview

Arm has built the world’s most pervasive compute architecture, and we’ve led many of the technology revolutions that impact the day-to-day lives of people everywhere. We work on technology to transform the future of AI and IoT devices. Now you can join the team to take us to the next level!

As an experienced release engineer, you will join a distributed team that leads validation efforts to enable the delivery of high-quality production software based on our open-source software stack for embedded devices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end release process, including branch management, software version control, release note documentation, and clear communication with internal and external collaborators.
• Drive release automation by enhancing CI/CD pipelines, defect logging and tracking for releases.
  
  

Required Skills and Experience :

• Experience working with software build systems for embedded platforms, such as Yocto and CMake.
• Strong proficiency with tools including Jira, Git and Docker.
• Strong experience in defect triage and defect management for system software releases.
• Good understanding of CI/CD principles, ideally with hands-on experience in GitLab CI.
• Good scripting skills, such as Python and Bash.

Excellent interpersonal skills with consistent track record to deliver projects on time.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :

• Experience using Linux, including basic system administration and networking.
• Familiarity with Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) practices.
• Awareness of software supply chain compliance (software component analysis, open-source licenses, SBOMs).
  
  

In Return:

Join us and make a real impact on the quality of Arm's software! This is your chance to grow, develop new skills, and build a successful career at a leading technology company.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

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.