Principal Software Engineer - Accelerator Tools Engineering (Silent)

Job Title

Principal Software Engineer - Accelerator Tools Engineering (Silent)

Role Summary

Work on the Machine Learning Hardware Architecture team in Central Technology to build tools that expose and evaluate proposed features of Arm's ML accelerators. The role focuses on prototyping software that demonstrates hardware capabilities and informs architecture decisions.

Collaborate with hardware architects, modellers and software teams to define interfaces, measure performance, and validate proposed accelerator features.

Experience Level

Senior. No specific years-of-experience stated.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include creating and maintaining tooling that exercises accelerator hardware features and producing evaluation data used by architects and software teams.

• Design and implement tools that expose proposed hardware features and measure resulting performance.
• Work with hardware architects to define and refine software interfaces for new features.
• Integrate tools with existing architecture and modelling workflows to validate proposals.
• Create reproducible performance benchmarks and analysis to guide design trade-offs.
• Collaborate across teams to support adoption and improvement of the tooling.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; followed by desirable skills.

• Must-have: Strong programming experience in C++ and Python.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture and accelerator design concepts.
• Experience developing software interfaces on large projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and work with accelerator designs and modelling outputs.
• Relocation: Relocation package and visa sponsorship support available for candidates who require it.

• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with machine learning frameworks.
• Experience working with architects and modellers to test proposed features.
• Understanding of memory systems and hierarchy.

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.