Senior Principal Engineer - Linux Tech Lead

Job Overview

This is an exciting opening to be the technical lead across multiple new software teams. We are delivering the full Linux stack (firmware, kernel, drivers, applications) to support a new range of Arm hardware devices aimed at AI use cases. You will work with architects and other technical leaders across the business to define work for each of the teams and ensure it is broken-down, prioritised and captured in backlogs. You will be adept at balancing across multiple domains such as schedule, functionality, performance, quality and security.

These teams are part of the wider software group in Arm. Our mission is to ensure successful deployment of the Arm architecture into key software ecosystems. This role is based in our Cambridge office.

Responsibilities

• Understanding business requirements and technical architecture
• Ensure the technical foundation for our solutions are strong and develop and guide sophisticated solutions
• Defining engineering work packages and capturing these in a prioritized backlog
• Communicating and aligning with other technical leaders and engineering teams
• Provide technical guidance to the team and mentoring to junior engineers, helping them develop skills and improve their performance
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• Track record of providing technical leadership across multi-team projects
• Knowledge of Embedded Linux system fundamentals including firmware and Kernel Drivers (networking, storage, and operating systems)
• Experienced C/C++ developer with some familiarity with python
• Effective communicator and ability to collaborate well within and across teams
  
  

“Nice To Have” Skills And Experience

• Knowledge of the Arm AArch64 architecture
• Awareness of security threat modelling and security development lifecycle
  
  

In Return

This is an opportunity to work in Arm’s headquarters in Cambridge, UK! You’ll be working hands-on with the latest Arm technologies and your technical leadership will have a direct impact on successfully deploying it into a variety of markets.

Accommodations at Arm

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Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working 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 recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/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. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

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.