Senior Principal Engineer - Tech Lead

Arm Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading tech firm, where you will take on the role of technical lead across multiple software teams. In this dynamic position, you will oversee the delivery of the full Linux stack for innovative Arm hardware devices focused on AI applications. Collaborating with architects and technical leaders, you will ensure effective project management by balancing schedules, functionality, and quality. This role promises hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and the chance to make a significant impact on the deployment of Arm architecture into key software ecosystems. Join a forward-thinking company and shape the future of technology!

Qualifications

• Experienced C/C++ developer with familiarity in Python.
• Strong knowledge of Linux system fundamentals and embedded Linux.

Responsibilities

• Define engineering work packages and prioritize backlogs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

C/C++ Development

Python

Technical Leadership

Linux System Fundamentals

Embedded Linux Software Stacks

Effective Communication

Job description

Job Overview:

This is an exciting opening to be the technical lead across multiple new software teams. We are delivering the full Linux stack (firmware, kernel, drivers, applications) to support a new range of Arm hardware devices aimed at AI use cases. You will work with architects and other technical leaders across the business to define work for each of the teams and ensure it is broken-down, prioritised and captured in backlogs. You will be adept at balancing across multiple domains such as schedule, functionality, performance, quality and security.

These teams are part of the wider software group in Arm. Our mission is to ensure successful deployment of the Arm architecture into key software ecosystems. This role is based in our Cambridge office.

Responsibilities:

1. Understanding business requirements and technical architecture
2. Ensure the technical foundation for our solutions are strong and develop and guide sophisticated solutions
3. Defining engineering work packages and capturing these in a prioritized backlog
4. Communicating and aligning with other technical leaders and engineering teams
5. Provide technical guidance to the team and mentoring to junior engineers, helping them develop skills and improve their performance

Required Skills and Experience:

1. Experienced C/C++ developer with some familiarity with python
2. Track record of providing technical leadership across multi-team projects
3. Knowledge of Linux system fundamentals (networking, storage, and operating systems)
4. Expertise with embedded Linux software stacks including firmware and kernel drivers
5. Effective communicator and ability to collaborate well within and across teams

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

1. Knowledge of the Arm AArch64 architecture
2. Awareness of security threat modelling and security development lifecycle

In Return:

This is an opportunity to work in Arm’s headquarters in Cambridge, UK! You’ll be working hands-on with the latest Arm technologies and your technical leadership will have a direct impact on successfully deploying it into a variety of markets.