Senior Firmware Engineer – Systems Software & CI Automation

Camwebdir; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm is seeking highly capable software engineers to join the CE-SW group, focusing on the software ecosystem for Arm's next generation architectures. You will work on client/server/IoT areas with low-level firmware design, testing, and automation across platforms and shipping devices.

The role emphasizes strong C/C++ skills, ARM-aware architecture understanding, and experience with OS fundamentals, bootloaders, and device drivers. Hybrid working and career growth opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Excellent C/C++ programming skills with the ability to add significant new functionality, analyse and fix complex defects.
• Some knowledge of assembly and strong debugging skills are preferred.
• Expertise in application and low-level systems with a strong understanding of system architecture (preferably ARM), OS fundamentals, bootloaders, and device drivers.
• Proficiency in Linux/Windows operating systems and driver development is preferred.
• Good understanding of test methodologies, CI and test automation.
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Active involvement in the software design and test of reference application processor firmware.
• Day-to-day work will involve low level software development, test and debug on various platforms.
• Creating software stacks for Arm’s reference platforms for future devices.
• Development of test code.
• Create automation solutions to streamline and minimize manual testing and development tasks.
• Analyse industry specs, roadmap requirements, breakdown tasks and help implement project plans.
• Upstreaming and maintenance.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Assembly knowledge

Software testing

OS fundamentals

Linux/Windows

English communication

Tools

Python

Shell scripting

Job description

Arm is seeking highly capable software engineers to join the CE-SW group, focusing on the software ecosystem for Arm's next generation architectures. You will work on client/server/IoT areas with low-level firmware design, testing, and automation across platforms and shipping devices.

The role emphasizes strong C/C++ skills, ARM-aware architecture understanding, and experience with OS fundamentals, bootloaders, and device drivers. Hybrid working and career growth opportunities are highlighted.