Firmware Release Engineering Specialist

Arm; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 73,500 - 99,500; Full time

Job summary

Arm is seeking a release engineering expert to join our Software Engineering group within the Infrastructure Solutions team. You will design, implement, and maintain build systems for embedded firmware stacks and develop CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable release workflows across SoCs.

You will collaborate with firmware, platform, and validation teams to debug issues, automate image generation, signing, and packaging, and drive standardization and scalable release practices across multiple

Qualifications

• Proven experience in DevOps / Build & Release / Embedded Software environments.
• Strong Python scripting and automation.
• Experience with embedded firmware components and platform software stack.
• In depth understanding of C/C++ build systems (Make, CMake) and Linux environments.
• Hands on experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Experience in release management, versioning, and artifact handling.
• Understanding of SoC architecture.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across build and integration issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills across multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain build systems and pipelines for embedded firmware stacks (e.g., TF-A, UEFI, SCP, bootloaders, Linux)
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for firmware build, validation, and release (GitLab/Jenkins)
• Automate firmware image generation, signing, packaging, and release workflows
• Collaborate with firmware, platform, and validation teams to debug build, integration, and test issues
• Enable per-patch and nightly CI workflows to improve code quality and early issue detection
• Integrate and manage static analysis and compliance tools
• Support release engineering activities, including versioning, tagging, artifact management, and partner delivery
• Improve developer productivity by enhancing tooling, automation, and documentation
• Drive standardization and scalability across multiple SoC programs and customer releases

Skills

DevOps / Release

Python

Embedded firmware

Make/CMake

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Release management

SoC architecture

Debugging

Communication

Teamwork

Docker

Tools

Docker

Job description

Job Overview

Arm is seeking skilled, experienced, and highly motivated release engineering expert to join our Software Engineering group. As a member of the Infrastructure Solutions team, you will have the opportunity to enable the evolution of Computing Infrastructure using Neoverse based designs.

Arm is seeking skilled, experienced, and highly motivated release engineering expert to join our Software Engineering group. As a member of the Infrastructure Solutions team, you will have the opportunity to enable the evolution of Computing Infrastructure using Neoverse based designs. You will be working with a distributed team spread across Arm’s worldwide engineering centers. In this role, you will work at the intersection of embedded software, CI/CD, and release engineering—helping to streamline development workflows, improve software quality, and accelerate delivery for next-generation Arm-based platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain build systems and pipelines for embedded firmware stacks (e.g., TF-A, UEFI, SCP, bootloaders, Linux)
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for firmware build, validation, and release (GitLab/Jenkins)
• Automate firmware image generation, signing, packaging, and release workflows
• Collaborate with firmware, platform, and validation teams to debug build, integration, and test issues
• Enable per-patch and nightly CI workflows to improve code quality and early issue detection
• Integrate and manage static analysis and compliance tools
• Support release engineering activities, including versioning, tagging, artifact management, and partner delivery
• Improve developer productivity by enhancing tooling, automation, and documentation
• Drive standardization and scalability across multiple SoC programs and customer releases

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in DevOps / Build & Release / Embedded Software environments
• Strong hands-on experience with Python scripting and automation
• Experience with embedded firmware components and platform software stack
• In depth understanding of C/C++ build systems (Make, CMake) and Linux environments
• Hands on experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins)
• Experience in release management, versioning, and artifact handling
• Understanding of SoC architecture
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across build and integration issues
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills across multi-functional teams

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

• Experience with firmware signing, secure boot, or image generation workflows
• Familiarity with Yocto/OpenEmbedded or embedded Linux build systems
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and CI infrastructure
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with test automation frameworks and validation pipelines
• Data analytics and dashboarding for CI/test metrics

In Return

You will have the opportunity to learn about the latest Arm architecture features, working closely with highly skilled engineering teams on ground-breaking technology. You will be empowered to continually identify and roll out improvements to our ways of working.

Additional Information

If skilled worker sponsorship is required, Arm will meet costs associated with sponsorship for the employer only. All fees associated with the individual’s application e.g. visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

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.

Salary Range

£73,500 - £99,500 per year