ML/Data Software Engineer (Fixed-Term 12 months)

Arm; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cambridge is seeking a confident developer to create automation workflows and applications integrating data with ML models. Responsibilities include designing user-friendly interfaces and building APIs. Ideal candidates should have a strong software engineering background with proficiency in Python and Databricks, as well as problem-solving and collaboration skills. This role offers competitive pay and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Supportive work culture

Inclusion and accommodations provided

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering background with experience across front-end and back-end.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake, ML workflows).
• Ability to work independently and own delivery from design to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop applications that integrate data pipelines, ML models, and user-friendly interfaces.
• Build APIs and automation workflows using Databricks and related tools.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Agile methodologies

Tools

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Databricks

Process Mining tools

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a confident leader who can guide ambitious results collaboratively. As the sole developer in the team, you’ll collaborate with multiple data groups at Arm, creating automation workflows, APIs, and applications that connect datasets with ML models — including innovative chat-to-data solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop applications that integrate data pipelines, ML models, and user-friendly interfaces.
• Build APIs and automation workflows using Databricks and related tools.
• Apply Process Mining methods to uncover quality and risk insights.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with Agile methods, Git workflows, CI/CD, and cloud deployment.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong software engineering background with experience across front-end and back-end.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and database design.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake, ML workflows).
• Understanding of Process Mining tools (e.g., Celonis, UiPath Process Mining).
• Ability to work independently and own delivery from design to deployment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with MLOps practices.
• Familiarity with chat-to-data or conversational AI frameworks.
• Knowledge of predictive analytics in product quality or risk contexts.

What’s in it for you?

• The chance to pioneer AI infrastructure for quality at Arm.
• End-to-end ownership with visible business impact.
• Collaboration with leading experts in ML and data.
• A fixed-term contract with competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work culture.
• We are committed to inclusion and provide reasonable accommodations to support all applicants.

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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.