Principal Software Engineer - Windows Drivers

Job Title

Principal Software Engineer - Windows Drivers

Role Summary

Lead a team of Windows driver engineers to enable ARM architecture on Windows-based large-screen compute systems. Work within the Software (CE-SW) group to design, implement, integrate, and debug Windows-on-ARM drivers for peripherals and third-party IP.

Responsible for technical leadership, deliverable quality, team management, and cross-team collaboration to bring ARM support to marketed Windows products.

Experience Level

Senior. Title indicates principal-level leadership; no explicit years-of-experience stated.

Responsibilities

The role combines technical leadership, hands-on driver development, and team management.

• Lead and manage a team of Windows driver developers; assign tasks and accept deliverables.
• Design, implement, integrate, and debug Windows drivers for Windows-on-ARM systems.
• Develop, debug, and test drivers on software models, FPGA platforms, and target systems.
• Break down requirements and support software development, verification, and debugging efforts.
• Ensure quality of deliverables and mentor junior engineers.
• Build collaborative working relationships with peer Arm engineering teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical and leadership skills; "Nice to have" items listed separately.

• Must-have: Extensive experience developing Windows drivers for shipped products.
• Must-have: Extensive experience with ARM architecture and Windows OS internals.
• Must-have: Experience in people management and technical management of engineering teams.
• Must-have: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to write documentation and mentor engineers.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with Windows OS software architecture.
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of software development methodologies.

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.