Arm
Principal Software Engineer - SoC SW Productisation
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Job Overview
Arm is redefining what is possible in cloud and data center computing. Our Neoverse platforms are helping power a new era of infrastructure – combining advanced silicon with the system software required to turn ambitious technology into production-ready solutions.
Are you excited by solving complex system-level problems, leading engineers and ensuring sophisticated SoC platforms are ready for production?
We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer in the infrastructure solutions software team in our CE-SW group. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with responsibility for leading and developing a local engineering team. The focus will be on driving the validation and productisation of our infrastructure platforms, with strong collaboration across software engineering, quality, test and release functions.
Come and make an impact at scale!
Responsibilities
You will:
- Lead and develop a team of software engineers at your site, providing technical direction, coaching and career development while remaining hands-on in solving complex engineering challenges.
- Drive system validation and productisation for Infrastructure System Solutions, establishing effective validation plans, quality criteria and approaches to product readiness.
- Advance scalable test infrastructure, CI, regression capabilities and quality metrics to improve coverage, efficiency and confidence throughout the development lifecycle.
- Collaborate across Arm locations and engineering teams to manage dependencies, resolve complex system-level issues and drive effective execution across pre-silicon and silicon environments.
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Required Skills and Experience
- Strong experience in complex system software, with a technical background in SoC, firmware, platform software or system-level validation across pre-silicon and/or silicon environments.
- Proven experience leading and developing software engineers, combining line management with strong hands-on technical leadership.
- Strong knowledge of software quality, validation methodologies, automated testing, CI and product readiness for complex systems.
- Excellent technical judgement, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams and geographical locations.
“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of server-class SoCs, including RAS, power management, PCI Express (PCIe), Compute Express Link (CXL), memory and virtualization.
- Familiarity with the Linux kernel, Trusted Firmware-A (TF-A), UEFI EDK II, OpenBMC or Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM).
- Experience with automated system validation, hardware test environments, server farms or continuous integration infrastructure.
In Return
At Arm, we’re shaping the future of infrastructure computing and turning advanced technology into production-ready solutions. This role offers the scope to influence our products, engineering practices and teams while contributing to some of our most sophisticated platforms.
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Accommodations at Arm
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Salary Range
- UK: £126,200-£170,800
- France: €101,700-€131,700
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to ARM. Salary is only one component of ARM's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
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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