Senior/Staff Software Engineer

Job Overview

The Architecture and Technology Group (ATG) at Arm is responsible for defining and developing the advanced technologies that shape the future of Arm’s architecture roadmap. As part of ATG, we specialize in delivering world-class secure CPU and system architectures, along with the supporting technologies that empower Arm’s ecosystem to build innovative and competitive products.

Within ATG, the System Architecture Compliance (SAC) team develops Compliance Kits — comprehensive toolsets used by internal and external system design teams to confirm compliance to the architecture specifications.

We are looking for a senior engineer to join the SAC methodology team, contributing to the development of automation frameworks, build flows, and compliance tools for the latest Arm architectures. You will work on scalable, high-quality solutions that support architecture validation and will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners across the Arm ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation tools, build flows, and methodologies.
• Collaborate and work with a team of experienced engineers to drive innovation in validation tooling and automation frameworks.
• Take ownership of project deliverables, track risks, and ensure timely, high-quality execution.
• Continuously improve team efficiency through adoption of modern development practices and CI/CD workflows.
• Engage with multi-functional teams to develop and integrate solutions that support current and future Arm architectures.
  
  

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electronics Engineering. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 8+ years of experience in engineering roles focused on automation, build flow development, design automation, and CI/CD pipeline development for embedded systems using tools like GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Proven experience in owning and delivering methodology or tooling projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong skills in debugging, problem solving, and analytical thinking
  
  

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience

• Experience in developing build and regression management flows for embedded or semiconductor project environments.
• Proficient in Unix/Linux, with strong shell scripting experience (e.g., bash, tcsh).
• Programming experience in C/C++, and scripting experience in Python or Perl.
• Experience with embedded build tools (Make, CMake, Yocto, Buildroot, etc.).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git,GitLab) and CI tools like Jenkins or Bamboo.
• Understanding of verification environments, software toolchains (especially GNU toolchains), and embedded system workflows.
  
  

In Return

we promise you endless opportunities to experiment and go even further in hardware! From architecture definition to sophisticated core implementation to full custom physical IPs, here you'll have our backing to push limits in vital areas.

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.