Staff Software Engineer

Job Title

Staff Software Engineer

Role Summary

Member of the Interconnect Fast Model team within Arm's Central Engineering Software (CE-SW) division. Develop and maintain high-performance C++ functional models of Arm interconnect IP used in Arm Virtual Platforms for system-level simulation, early software development, validation, and debugging.

The role leads technical implementation and integration work, collaborates with architects and hardware engineers, and delivers incremental model features to meet partner requirements.

Experience Level

Senior-level (Staff). Specific years of experience not stated.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and maintain efficient C++ models of Arm Interconnect IP for system-level simulation.
• Own technical investigations and resolve modeling and integration issues.
• Deliver models incrementally to support evolving partner requirements and early feedback.
• Collaborate with architects and hardware engineers to model next-generation hardware while specifications evolve.
• Integrate software on Arm Virtual Platforms, debug system-level issues, and improve modeling workflows.
• Drive technical discussions, provide technical judgment, and communicate clearly across teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

Must-have:

• Strong C++ development skills with experience building robust, efficient software.
• Good understanding of computer architecture concepts (memory hierarchy, interconnects, system-level behavior).
• Proven ability to own complex technical problems, make engineering trade-offs, structure maintainable solutions, and handle ambiguity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical teams and stakeholders.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with programmer’s view modeling or instruction-level simulators (e.g., QEMU, Simics, Gem5, Virtualizer) or SoC virtual prototyping using C++, SystemC, or TLM.
• Experience with low-level software, firmware, or device-driver development.

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.