Staff Firmware Engineer

ARM; Town of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 187,043 - 253,172; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Flexible work-life balance options

Financial rewards and benefits

Job summary

ARM is seeking a highly skilled Staff Firmware Engineer to join our Agile firmware development team in Cambridge, Australia. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge mobile GPU technology, develop firmware code, and guide engineering efforts across teams. You will collaborate with software and hardware engineers, conduct reviews, and assist in hardware validation.

The position offers a competitive salary range of £97,300 – £131,700 per year along with health and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional development and a flexible work-life balance are also provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in C programming and designing embedded applications.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Deep understanding of embedded systems and computer architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve the existing firmware codebase.
• Guide the engineering approach taken by the team.
• Participate in all phases of firmware development.

Skills

C programming

Debugging skills

Embedded systems knowledge

Teamwork skills

Organized work approach

Version control

Job description

Staff Firmware Engineer Overview

Arm is seeking a highly skilled Staff Firmware Engineer to join our Agile firmware development team in Cambridge. This role offers the chance to work on cutting‑edge mobile GPU technology and utilize your technical and leadership skills to advance your career. You will collaborate closely with multi‑disciplined engineering teams across Arm’s European design centers, maintaining constant communication with both software and hardware engineers as well as architects.

Your primary responsibilities will include developing, maintaining, and improving the existing firmware codebase while guiding the engineering approach taken by the team. You will gain insights into the design and operation of modern GPU hardware and contribute to adding new features to evolving components. Daily tasks will involve participating in all phases of firmware development, conducting design and code reviews, mentoring engineers, collaborating with other teams, and assisting in hardware validation through firmware tests.

About GPU Engineering

The GPU Engineering team produces media processing hardware and software products for mobile, embedded, and automotive industries. With the Mali® Graphics Processor being the leading shipping GPU, we are entering a growth phase to provide new technologies and products for various markets. Joining our team means working with top companies and engineers globally, where your ideas can make a significant impact.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in C programming and designing embedded applications.
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Deep understanding of embedded systems and computer architecture.
• Excellent teamwork skills, self‑motivation, and a focus on results.
• Organized and analytical work approach.
• Experience with version control and bug tracking.
• Desirable: Firmware development for MCU platforms, team leadership, understanding of RTOS for MCUs, memory subsystems technology, and Linux.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of £97,300 – £131,700 per year.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Flexible work‑life balance options.
• Financial rewards and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.

Arm is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, ensuring a respectful environment for all applicants and employees. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to us. Note that no relocation package is available for this role, and if skilled worker sponsorship is needed, Arm will cover the employer’s costs, while the successful candidate will be responsible for their application fees.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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