Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer

Job Title

Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer

Role Summary

Join Arm's Client/Server/IoT software team to develop and test low-level firmware and software stacks for reference application processors and future Arm devices. Work will cover development boards, software models and shipping products.

The role focuses on low-level software design, implementation, test automation, upstreaming, and maintenance to ensure high-quality firmware and platform software delivery.

Experience Level

Senior — the posting specifies a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day and project responsibilities include:

• Design, implement and test reference application processor firmware and platform software stacks.
• Low-level software development, debugging and validation on software models, development boards and shipping products.
• Create and maintain test code and automated test frameworks to reduce manual testing.
• Analyze industry specifications and roadmap requirements; decompose tasks and deliver project plans.
• Upstream contributions and ongoing maintenance of software components.

Requirements

Key requirements and preferred skills.

Must-have:

• Minimum 4+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Excellent C/C++ skills with ability to add significant functionality and resolve complex defects.
• Experience in software development and software testing.
• Expertise in application and low-level systems with strong understanding of system architecture (preferably ARM), OS fundamentals, bootloaders and device drivers.
• Strong debugging skills and familiarity with CI and test automation methodologies.
• Effective written and spoken English and strong interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge of assembly language and advanced debugging techniques.
• Experience with Python and shell scripting for tooling and automation.
• Understanding of the Linux kernel, system software, device drivers and Android internals.
• Familiarity with open-source development and contribution processes.
• Experience in software profiling, instrumentation, optimization, and firmware verification/validation.
• Familiarity with Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) practices and Agile 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.