Director of Software Technology & Products

Job Title

Director of Software Technology & Products

Role Summary

Lead the strategy and product lifecycle for Arm’s platform firmware and system software, turning research and prototypes into stable, customer-ready solutions used across Arm-based SoCs and devices.

This role partners with architecture, silicon, product teams, OEMs and external developers to define requirements, shape roadmaps, and ensure platform software meets real-world customer needs.

Experience Level

Senior — director-level leadership. (No explicit years-of-experience stated in the source.)

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include defining strategy, aligning cross-functional teams, and guiding product delivery and long-term support.

• Define and lead strategy for platform firmware and software stacks for Arm-based SoCs and devices.
• Gather and manage requirements from internal and external stakeholders; translate needs into clear, testable specifications and maintain traceability.
• Develop product roadmaps that move research and prototypes to stable, supported products.
• Guide product lifecycle from concept through delivery and long-term support.
• Collaborate with architecture, silicon, and product teams to align system software with Arm technology roadmaps.
• Partner with customers, OEMs, and developers to capture real-world requirements and improve developer experience.
• Represent Arm externally in forums and partnerships related to embedded technology.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, product experience, and leadership capabilities.

• Proven background in system software or firmware development for product-ready systems or SDKs (must-have).
• Expertise in platform library optimization, real-time software and operating systems, C/C++ development, device drivers, and hardware–software integration (must-have).
• Experience in requirements management, stakeholder management, and leading teams to deliver software products from a strategic roadmap (must-have).
• Demonstrated success working with customers or ecosystem partners on embedded or low-level software (must-have).
• Strong collaboration, communication, and people-first leadership skills (must-have).
• Nice-to-have: prior experience shaping developer SDKs, representing a company in external technical forums, or working across large global ecosystems.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Arm

Headquarters: Cambridge, United Kingdom

ARM is a global leader in semiconductor and software design, driving innovation in computing technology. The company specializes in designing processors and systems that provide the essential building blocks for electronic devices. ARM's architecture is widely used in smartphones, servers, and IoT devices, and its collaborative culture fosters bold thinking, diversity, and high-impact benefits for its talented workforce.