Embedded Build & Release Engineer

Job Title

Embedded Build & Release Engineer

Role Summary

Support the build, CI/CD and release engineering for server SoC firmware stacks (TF-A, UEFI, SCP, bootloaders, Linux) within the Arm Reference Systems DevOps & QA team. Work with firmware, platform and validation teams to deliver reliable, automated firmware releases for internal teams and partners.

Experience Level

Mid-level; typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience in DevOps, build & release, or embedded software environments.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on building and operating automated pipelines and release processes for embedded firmware.

• Design, implement and maintain build systems and pipelines for embedded firmware stacks.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for firmware build, validation and release (GitLab, Jenkins).
• Automate image generation, signing, packaging and release workflows.
• Manage versioning, tagging, artifact storage and partner delivery for releases.
• Integrate static analysis and compliance tools; support compliance workflows.
• Debug build, integration and test issues with firmware, platform and validation teams.
• Enable per-patch and nightly CI workflows to surface issues early.
• Improve developer productivity through tooling, automation and documentation.
• Drive standardization and scalability across multiple SoC programs and releases.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• 4+ years in DevOps / Build & Release / Embedded Software environments.
• Strong Python scripting and automation experience.
• Experience with embedded firmware components and platform software stacks.
• Practical knowledge of C/C++ build systems (Make, CMake) and Linux development environments.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins.
• Experience in release management, versioning and artifact handling.
• Understanding of SoC architecture and strong debugging/problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills across multifunctional teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with firmware signing, secure boot or image generation workflows.
• Familiarity with Yocto/OpenEmbedded or embedded Linux build systems.
• Containerization (Docker) and CI infrastructure experience.
• Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform) and cloud platform exposure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with test automation frameworks, validation pipelines and CI/test metrics/dashboarding.

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.