OVERVIEW Arm is looking for a Director of Software Engineering to help lead a broad organisation spanning Systems Software (Kernel, Firmware, Power), Userspace (Performance and Enablement) and System Modelling tools.
This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of low-level systems software and large-scale engineering delivery. You’ll guide a distributed team of 60+ engineers (within a wider organisation of 300+), shaping software that directly influences the performance, efficiency, and scalability of Arm-based platforms!
You’ll bring together expertise across kernel, drivers, and userspace to deliver meaningful improvements in real-world systems, while collaborating across Arm and the wider open-source ecosystem.
WHAT YOU’LL DO You’ll set direction, enable teams, and drive execution across multiple domains. In practice, this includes:
Leading and developing a globally distributed organisation of 60+ engineers
Aligning priorities across kernel, drivers, and userspace teams
Collaborating with architecture, hardware, and product groups to deliver co-optimised solutions
Setting clear roadmaps that balance near-term delivery with long-term strategy
Building strong leadership capability and supporting the growth of senior engineers
Influencing across a complex organisation to bring teams together around shared goals
WHAT YOU BRING We're looking for Directors who can lead at scale while staying close to the technology, with the depth to guide direction and challenge thinking.
Experience leading large, distributed software engineering teams (60+ engineers)
Strong systems software background, with hands‑on experience in one or more of the following:
Linux kernel development
Device driver development (e.g. media, graphics, or similar subsystems)
Power and performance engineering, including system-level optimisation
Ability to connect low-level implementation (kernel, drivers, firmware) to s ystem-level performance, efficiency, and scalability outcomes
Track record of delivering measurable improvements in performance, power, or system behaviour in production environments
Experience developing high-performing teams and growing senior technical leaders
Credibility to engage deeply with engineers across the stack and influence technical direction
NICE TO HAVE Media, graphics, or multimedia subsystem experience
Android or userspace performance exposure
Familiarity with Arm architecture or hardware/software co-design
Experience working with open‑source communities
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Hybrid working: 2 days per week in our Cambridge office
Clear progression path toward Senior Director level
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 don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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