Arm
Staff/Principal Software Engineer – Release & Defect Lead
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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 bringing structure to complex software delivery, collaborating with engineering groups and helping turn new silicon into production-ready products?
We are looking for a Staff/Principal Software Engineer in the Infrastructure Solutions Software team in our CE-SW group. This role will lead all aspects of post-silicon firmware releases and defect management for our infrastructure platforms, while coordinating the engineering environment needs of the software organization.
Come and make an impact at scale!
Job Purpose And Accountabilities
Responsibilities
- Lead post-silicon firmware releases for Arm's datacenter SoC software project, covering release planning, readiness, quality and delivery across engineering teams and platform configurations.
- Own defect management across firmware releases, establishing effective triage and prioritization and providing clear visibility of release blockers and delivery risks.
- Coordinate CE-SW requirements for post-silicon development environments, translating engineering plans into demand for development boards, system configurations, debug equipment and lab capacity across projects and sites.
- Collaborate across Arm locations and engineering teams to align priorities and dependencies, resolve issues and improve the effectiveness of firmware delivery.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Strong experience in firmware or low-level system software, including the delivery of production-quality software for complex systems.
- Experience leading software releases, defect management or system integration activities across multiple engineering teams within SoC domain
- Good understanding of post-silicon firmware development, including software integration, validation, release processes and the hardware environments used for development and debug.
- Excellent technical judgement, problem-solving and communication skills, with effective collaboration across teams and geographical locations.
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“NICE TO HAVE” SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge of server-class SoCs and production firmware for infrastructure platforms.
- Familiarity with Arm-based systems and technologies such as Trusted Firmware-A (TF-A), UEFI EDK II, SCP/MCP firmware, Linux or OpenBMC.
- Experience with CI/CD, release automation, software configuration management, defect tracking or hardware debug environments.
IN RETURN
This role offers the opportunity to influence firmware quality and delivery while working across some of Arm’s most sophisticated platforms.
Join us and help shape world-class infrastructure technology 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.
Additional Information
If skilled worker sponsorship is required, Arm will meet costs associated with sponsorship for the employer only. All fees associated with the individual’s application e.g. visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.
Lead post-silicon firmware delivery for Arm’s datacenter SoC software projects, overseeing release planning, defect management, development environment requirements, cross-team coordination, and delivery risk across engineering teams, platforms, and sites.
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.
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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.
Salary Range: £97,300 - £131,700 per year
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