Senior Principal Engineer - Tech Lead

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

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, prioritized 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. Aware 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.

Accommodations at Arm:

At Arm, we want our people to Do Great Things. If you need support or an accommodation to Be Your Brilliant Self 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 requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation.

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.

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.