Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer - System Software As an experienced software engineer, you will develop the system software stack for an exciting new range of Arm hardware devices aimed at AI use cases. You will be working hands‑on with the Linux kernel and user space software, to ensure these operate correctly, securely and with high performance. 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 Configure, build and test Linux kernel Installation of software packages into Linux Analyse and improve performance of system software Bring up software within simulated, FPGA and hardware environments Take the lead on larger / more complex tasks and work with others to accomplish them Required Skills And Experience Demonstrable experience in the full software lifecycle from requirements to release, including support and maintenance Experienced C developer, with proven upstream contributions to one or more open‑source projects (preferably Linux Kernel) Expertise in configuring, building and testing Linux‑based systems using tools such as Yocto, Buildroot, Bazel or Blaze Expertise in analysing and improving software performance Effective communicator and ability to collaborate well within and across teams Nice To Have Skills And Experience Understanding of Linux power management and VirtIO Experience of software development using physical and simulated hardware devices Knowledge of the Arm AArch64 architecture Knowledge of PCIe In Return This is an opportunity to join 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. 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 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. 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 be only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. This is not an exhaustive list, but examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. 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 we don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Semiconductor Manufacturing Software Development Computer Hardware Manufacturing Location Cambridge, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr