Staff/Principal Software Engineer – Arm
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Are you looking for an exciting and challenging role, with the possibility to work on the cutting edge of mobile GPU technology? Do you want to use your technical skills and leadership to help drive your career while contributing to the Linux upstream ecosystem and advancing open‑source graphics DRM drivers?
Arm is seeking highly skilled and motivated engineers to join our Agile Software development team working on the drivers for the next‑generation Mali™ GPU products. We work closely with the multi‑disciplined engineering teams across Arm’s European design centres, collaborating with both Software and Hardware engineers as well as Architects. We have a strong track record of building up expertise in people, so this is a phenomenal opportunity for learning new things in a friendly and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain and improve existing user and kernel‑space driver components to deliver them for the most recent Linux kernels and yet‑to‑be‑published Android versions. This involves developing performance‑critical drivers for GPU hardware, including scheduling and memory management for Linux and Android OSs. You will provide the foundations that will make the Mali™ GPU implementation of Vulkan, OpenGL and OpenCL simply the best in the market.
Your Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities Include
* Being a member of the GPU Linux kernel team responsible for contributing and maintaining the upstream version of the Mali™ GPU Driver (panthor)
* Participating in all phases of software development – design, implementation, testing, code review and documentation
* Working closely with other software teams to interface driver components
* Maintaining the existing codebase: fixing bugs and other quality assurance activities
* Providing upstream support for new architectural features
* Getting alignment with the Linux community on cross‑architectural needs
Required Skills and Experience
Extensive expertise in C programming, with a strong ability to design and optimize complex software architectures. Experience in the Linux kernel and/or device‑driver development. Exceptional problem‑solving and debugging skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve highly complex software and system issues. Expert‑level understanding of computer architecture, embedded systems, and hardware‑software interactions.
Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience
* Demonstrated ability to lead large‑scale projects, setting technical direction, and coordinating efforts across multiple teams
* Extensive experience with ARM embedded systems, including performance optimization and hardware bring‑up
* Familiarity with Android system software development and debugging
* Familiarity with Linux kernel internals and graphics stack components such as DRM/KMS and Mesa
* Experience submitting and reviewing patches via mailing lists and engaging with community maintainers
* Experience developing production‑grade software for commercial organisations, with an emphasis on high‑quality, maintainable code
Arm GPU Engineering Group
We produce graphics processing hardware and software products for mobile, embedded and automotive industries. The Mali™ Graphics Processor is the world’s #1 shipping GPU. We are entering a new growth phase to provide new technologies and products for existing and new markets and are looking for hardworking people to join the team. In GPU Engineering you will work with the global best companies, making world‑leading products based on our IP and alongside the best engineers in the world. We are a global team working across numerous sites and cultures. Your ideas will make a difference and you will have the opportunity to lead, challenge the status quo and ultimately change the world of graphics processing.
In Return
You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your technical expertise and leadership by collaborating with GPU software design and engineering teams to help shape product direction and the future of the software architecture. Working alongside world‑class GPU engineering teams across the globe, you’ll contribute to the development of cutting‑edge GPU technologies. In this role, you’ll also be encouraged to drive continuous improvement in our processes, supported by a diverse team of GPU software and hardware engineers. You will also receive the training and support needed to thrive in this role. We offer a flexible hybrid working model, combining home and office work, to create an inclusive and collaborative environment that accommodates diverse working preferences.
10x Mindset
Our 10x mindset guides how we engineer, collaborate, and grow. Understand what it means and how to reflect 10x in your work: https://careers.arm.com/en/10x-mindset.
Accommodations at Arm
We want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. By sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange appropriate accommodations. All accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality and only shared as necessary. Examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility.
Hybrid Working at Arm
Our hybrid working approach is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face‑to‑face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognising the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups and teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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