Senior Software Engineer - ISP

ARM LIMITED; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced C/C++ Software Engineer to develop device drivers for Automotive and IoT ISP pipelines. The role involves working with multiple teams to deliver drivers for sophisticated ISP solutions, performing performance profiling, and contributing to image quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C/C++, Linux development, and a good understanding of image processing algorithms. This position supports hybrid working, offering flexibility based on team needs.

Qualifications

• Experienced C/C++ software engineer with a track record of delivering commercially successful products.
• Strong grasp of algorithms and data structures, along with an understanding of modern computer systems.
• Proficiency in problem solving and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop C‑based device drivers for Automotive and IoT ISP pipelines.
• Maintain testing and performance profiling frameworks.
• Integrate drivers and 3A algorithms with other ISP products.

Skills

C/C++ software engineering

Linux kernel/user development

Algorithms and data structures

Image processing algorithms

Problem solving

Debugging skills

Tools

CMake

Python

Shell scripting

Video4Linux

Android camera HAL

Job description

Arm’s Image Signal Processor (ISP) group provides image processing technology for a range of sectors and use cases, including surveillance cameras, drones and automobiles. The SoCs at the heart of these devices use our intellectual property in the form of software and hardware designs, which is the culmination of man‑decades of research and experimentation in the field of imaging. This role is an opportunity to work with multiple teams across the ISP group to define and implement control software and tools for our leading ISPs, delivering drivers for sophisticated ISP pipelines and contributing to automotive applications and ISP solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop C‑based device drivers for Automotive and IoT ISP pipelines
• Develop and maintain testing and performance profiling frameworks
• Image sensor driver development for IoT and Automotive markets
• Be involved in driver and 3A algorithm integration with other ISP products or Arm IP (Fast Model, tools, models)
• Work with image quality specialists to determine requirements for HW block configuration and control flows based on real images that would test image quality features of the block
• Daily usage of software practices that produce maintainable code, including automated testing, continuous integration, code style conformity, and code review

Work Environment

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, while 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.

Qualifications

• Experienced C/C++ software engineer with a track record of delivering commercially successful products
• Linux kernel/user development
• Strong grasp of algorithms and data structures, along with a good understanding of how modern computer systems operate
• Understanding of image processing algorithms
• Proficiency in problem solving and debugging skills

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with CMake build system
• Proficiency in Python and Shell scripting
• Experience in functional safety (FuSa) software development
• Experience in Video4Linux software
• Experience in Android camera HAL
• Experience in Image Processing
• Experience in cross‑platform development for Linux and Bare metal
• Experience developing tests and using continuous integration frameworks, such as Jenkins, Travis or CircleCI