Graphics Software Engineer

Arm; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern

Accommodations on request

Job summary

Arm is seeking highly skilled engineers to join our Agile driver development team producing components for the next generation Mali products. You will design, develop, and evolve tooling that supports the full GPU development lifecycle, from early hardware design to final verification.

This role offers ownership over sophisticated software systems at the intersection of GPU hardware, driver stacks, performance modelling, and real-time dataflow analysis.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in complex software projects, ideally in systems or embedded development.
• Proven expertise in C/C++ programming with a strong grasp of software engineering principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and performance profiling skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across organisational boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with the design and implementation of robust, scalable tooling that enables GPU driver development and hardware bring-up.
• Involvement in technical discussions, breaking down sophisticated problems, and identifying the right trade-offs across multiple diverse partners.
• Reviewing design and code, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality integration.
• Building a deep understanding of system-level requirements and influencing roadmap planning through technical insight.
• Collaborating across SW and HW teams to deliver solutions that are both innovative and practical.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Systems/embedded development

Problem-solving & debugging

Communication & collaboration

Tools

Perf/tracepoints

Linux kernel interfaces

Job description

Arm is seeking highly skilled and motivated engineers to join our Agile driver development team producing key components for the next generation Mali™ products! We work closely with the multi-disciplined engineering teams across Arm's European design centres, being in constant contact with both Software and Hardware engineers as well as Architects.

Job Overview

You will support in the design, development, and evolution of critical tooling that supports the full lifecycle of Arm’s GPU development-from early hardware design and performance modelling to final verification. This role provides a rare opportunity to shape the tools underpinning the world’s most pervasive GPU technology. You’ll have ownership over sophisticated software systems that sit at the intersection of GPU hardware, driver stacks, performance modelling, and real-time dataflow analysis.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with the design and implementation of robust, scalable tooling that enables GPU driver development and hardware bring-up.
• Involvement in technical discussions, breaking down sophisticated problems, and identifying the right trade-offs across multiple diverse partners.
• Reviewing design and code, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality integration.
• Building a deep understanding of system-level requirements and influencing roadmap planning through technical insight.
• Collaborating across SW and HW teams to deliver solutions that are both innovative and practical.

Required Skills and Experience :

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in complex software projects, ideally in systems or embedded development.
• Proven expertise in C/C++ programming with a strong grasp of software engineering principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and performance profiling skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across organisational boundaries.

Nice To Have Skills and Experience :

• Proficiency in Python or scripting for automation or tooling glue code.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture, particularly embedded or SoC systems
• Insight into the workings of the GPU graphics pipeline.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel/user space interfaces and debugging tools (perf, tracepoints, etc.).

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

£55,300 - £74,800 per year