Senior Software Engineer - AI Enablement

Arm Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations for recruitment

Hybrid working model

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Arm’s Software (CE-SW) group seeks a Senior Engineer to join a small AI-focused team in Manchester or Cambridge. You will work hands-on with engineering teams to apply AI to software workflows and deliver production-quality prototypes that improve engineering effectiveness.

You will design, build, test and maintain AI tooling, review peers' work and communicate progress with clear documentation, while upholding security and responsible-AI standards.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering skills including CI concepts.
• Experience applying generative AI to software development workflows.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities for non-standard solutions.
• Experience reviewing technical work and giving clear feedback.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software teams to understand workflows and opportunities for AI.
• Design, build, test and maintain AI-enabled tools and prototypes for software engineering.
• Contribute data and analysis to AI enablement dashboards and communicate progress.
• Produce technical documentation and reusable examples for teams.
• Apply security, data protection and responsible-AI requirements in solutions.

Skills

Software engineering

Generative AI

Problem solving

Code review

Communication

Tools

GitLab

Gerrit

Artifactory

OpenAI APIs

Codex

Job description

Job Overview

The Software (CE-SW) group is responsible for developing and improving the software ecosystem around Arm’s next-generation architectures and systems.

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join a small team of AI subject-matter experts. Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, you will work hands-on with engineering teams across CE-SW to understand their workflows, identify valuable opportunities for AI enablement, and implement practical solutions that improve engineering effectiveness.

You will deliver work with minimal guidance, contribute to larger and more complex initiatives, and act as an advisor and peer reviewer for colleagues. The emphasis is on solving real engineering problems and demonstrating measurable improvements—not simply increasing adoption of AI tools.

The role may be based in either our Cambridge or Manchester office.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with software engineering teams to understand their workflows, constraints and opportunities for improvement using AI.
• Design, build, test and maintain prototypes, integrations, tools and production-quality examples that apply AI to software engineering workflows.
• Contribute data and analysis to the group-level AI enablement dashboard and help communicate progress and lessons learned.
• Produce clear technical documentation, guidance and reusable examples that enable engineering teams to apply successful approaches consistently.
• Apply relevant security, data-protection, intellectual-property and responsible-AI requirements when designing and implementing solutions.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong, current software engineering skills, with experience designing, implementing, testing and maintaining software, including continuous integration concepts.
• Practical experience applying generative AI or AI-assisted engineering tools to software development workflows.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate options and select an appropriate solution when established procedures do not fully apply.
• Experience reviewing technical work and providing clear, constructive feedback to colleagues.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to select an appropriate communication channel and tailor information to the audience.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience

• Practical experience with Codex, OpenAI APIs or comparable AI coding and agent platforms.
• Fluent in at least one of Python, Go, Bash scripting/programming languages.
• Experience with GitLab, Gerrit and Artifactory.
• Sound understanding of embedded software development in C/C++.
• Experience supporting colleagues through technical guidance, peer review, mentoring or knowledge-sharing activities.

In Return

Joining Arm means being part of an elite team that is high-reaching and determined to achieve outstanding results. You will collaborate with industry leaders and innovators, contributing to flawless service builds that improve our global operations. We provide an encouraging and inclusive environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth. Your success is our success, and together we can build services that compete on the world stage!

Additional Information

If skilled worker sponsorship is required, Arm will meet costs associated with sponsorship for the employer only. All fees associated with the individual’s application e.g. visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

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.