Principal Software Engineer

ARM; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled engineers to join their Agile Software development team, focusing on cutting-edge mobile GPU technology. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop and enhance driver components for the latest Linux kernels and upcoming Android versions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, tackle complex technical challenges, and contribute to the development of high-quality software. With a flexible hybrid working model and a supportive environment, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the world of graphics processing and advance your career in a dynamic field.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Training and support

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Experience with technical leadership roles and project coordination.
• Extensive expertise in C programming and Linux kernel components.

Responsibilities

• Participating in all phases of software development including design and implementation.
• Leading software designs in coordination with Architects for new feature delivery.

Skills

C Programming

Technical Leadership

Linux Kernel Development

Device Driver Development

Problem-Solving

Computer Architecture

Embedded Systems

Tools

Vulkan

OpenGL

OpenCL

Android

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging role, with the possibility to work on the cutting edge of mobile GPU technology? Do you want to use your technical skills and leadership to help drive your career?

Arm is seeking highly skilled and motivated engineers to join our Agile Software development team working on the drivers for the next generation Mali GPU products. We work closely with the multi-disciplined engineering teams across Arm’s European design centres, being in constant collaboration with both Software and Hardware engineers as well as Architects. We have a strong track record of building up expertise in people, so this is a phenomenal opportunity for learning new things in a friendly and collaborative environment. Join a multinational, multifaceted and highly motivated software development group with great work ethics where you will enjoy the support from your colleagues while being challenged by exciting technical problems. If you like producing high quality, high performing SW and solving sophisticated technical problems, then we would love to hear from you.

Job Overview:

Developing, maintaining and improving existing user and kernel space driver components to deliver them for most recent Linux kernels and yet-to-be-published Android versions. This involves developing performance-critical driver for GPU hardware, including scheduling and memory management for Linux and Android OSs. You will provide the foundations that will make the Mali GPU implementation of Vulkan, OpenGL and OpenCL simply the best in the market.

Responsibilities:

• Participating in all phases of software development - including design, implementation, testing, code review and documentation.
• Leading software designs in coordination with Architects and cross-functional teams for new feature delivery.
• Performing code reviews for other team members.
• Understanding customer requirements and aligning them with GPU roadmap.
• Working closely with other software teams to interface driver components.
• Maintaining the existing codebase: fixing bugs and other quality assurance activities.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience with technical leadership roles, driving and coordinating projects.
• Extensive expertise in C programming, with a strong ability to design and optimize complex software architectures. Experience in the Linux kernel and/or a device driver development.
• In-depth experience developing Linux kernel components, device drivers, and low-level system software, with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve highly complex software and system issues.
• Expert-level understanding of computer architecture, embedded systems, and hardware-software interactions.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale projects, setting technical direction, and coordinating efforts across multiple teams.
• Extensive experience with ARM embedded systems, including performance optimization and hardware bring-up.
• Familiar with Android system software development and debugging.
• Interest in graphics and compute APIs - Vulkan, OpenGL ES, OpenCL.
• Experience in developing production-grade software for commercial organizations, with an emphasis on high-quality, maintainable code.

Arm GPU Engineering Group:

We produce graphics processing hardware and software products for mobile, embedded and automotive industries. Mali Graphics Processor is the world’s #1 shipping GPU. Now we are entering into a new growth phase to provide new technologies and products for existing and new markets and are looking for hardworking people to join the team. In GPU Engineering you will work with the global best companies, making world-leading products based on our IP and alongside the best engineers in the world. We are a global team working across numerous sites and cultures. Your ideas will make a difference and you will have the opportunity to lead, challenge the status quo and ultimately change the world of graphics processing!

In Return:

You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your technical expertise and leadership by collaborating with GPU Software design and engineering teams to help shape product direction and future of the software architecture. Working alongside world-class GPU engineering teams across the globe, you’ll contribute to the development of cutting-edge GPU technologies. In this role, you’ll also be encouraged to drive continuous improvement in our processes, supported by a diverse team of GPU software and hardware engineers!

You will also receive the training and support needed to thrive in this role. We offer a flexible hybrid working model, combining home and office work, to create an inclusive and collaborative environment that accommodates diverse working preferences.