Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

Arm is expanding its software teams to drive growth, focusing on empowering Arm-based technology across various sectors like industrial, automotive, IoT, desktops, and data centers. This role involves developing software stacks for Arm's future reference platforms, integrating industry standards and Arm architecture into open-source projects, addressing early platform bring-up challenges, and improving software quality through Continuous Integration systems.

Must Have

• Proficiency in C programming
• Strong understanding of operating system fundamentals, preferably Linux
• Experience developing complex, low-level software
• A genuine passion for open-source development

Good to Have

• Knowledge of computer architectures, ideally Arm
• Familiarity with open-source projects such as Linux distributions, the Linux kernel, AOSP, TF-A, TF-M, UEFI EDK II, U-Boot, or Xen/pKVM
• Experience developing operating system kernels or device drivers, preferably on Linux
• Hands-on experience with software debuggers, e.g. GDB

Perks & Benefits

• Health and Wellness programs
• Work and Life Success initiatives
• Financial Rewards beyond competitive salary
• Professional and personal Development and Support
• Flexible hybrid working patterns

Job Overview:

Arm is best known for its CPU and GPU technology powering billions of smartphones across the globe. Now, we are building new software teams to help drive our next phase of growth.

Arm-based technology is everywhere — from industrial and automotive applications, to IoT, desktops, and data centres. Wherever Computing Happens, we aim to empower Arm by delivering software solutions that seamlessly connect higher-level software stacks with the underlying hardware.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for software engineers with experience in low-level C programming and standards-based firmware, who also enjoy contributing to the wider open-source community.

Your day-day responsibilities will include:

• Developing software stacks for Arm’s reference platforms targeting future Arm-based devices.
• Implementing support for industry standards and Arm architecture across a range of open-source projects.
• Tackling the challenges of early platform bring-up.
• Enhancing software quality through Continuous Integration (CI) systems.

Required Skills and Experience :

• Proficiency in C programming.
• Strong understanding of operating system fundamentals, preferably Linux.
• Experience developing complex, low-level software.
• A genuine passion for open-source development.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :

• Knowledge of computer architectures, ideally Arm.
• Familiarity with open-source projects such as Linux distributions, the Linux kernel, AOSP, TF-A, TF-M, UEFI EDK II, U-Boot, or Xen/pKVM.
• Experience developing operating system kernels or device drivers, preferably on Linux.
• Hands-on experience with software debuggers, e.g. GDB.

In Return:

Our offices are inspiring and collaborative spaces. We also offer some flexibility to tailor the role and title for the right candidate. If you’re interested but unsure whether you meet every requirement, we still encourage you to get in touch — we’re always keen to welcome versatile people into Arm!

Our 10x mindset guides how we engineer, collaborate, and grow. Understand what it means and how to reflect 10x in your work: https://careers.arm.com/en/10x-mindset

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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.

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Working in software engineering at Arm is about shaping a future of technology for which we don't yet have words. Our engineers lead innovation in physical IP, AI and machine learning, cloud architecture, automotive tech, and every aspect of computing that matters.

Spanning software's full spectrum, from compilers to AI-powered IoT and beyond, your code can enable virtually anything to be produced on silicon. Whether you're developing award-winning VR gaming or life-enhancing medical equipment, you can improve the lives of millions by being your brilliant self at Arm.

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