Senior Software Engineer – Machine Learning

NLP PEOPLE; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cambridge is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to its Machine Learning Group. This role focuses on building innovative software solutions for ML compilation and requires over 5 years of experience in software development, particularly with C++. The successful candidate will collaborate on projects that support Arm's architecture, pushing the boundaries of ML technology. The company emphasizes a strong team culture and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Strong team culture

Learning opportunities

Career development conversations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience with compilers and ML frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver production-grade software for ML compilation.
• Collaborate on innovative ML software projects.
• Expand support for Arm architecture.

Skills

Software development passion

C++ experience

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

LLVM

MLIR ecosystem

Python

Job description

Arm’s Machine Learning (ML) Group is seeking a highly motivated and creative Senior Software Engineer to join a team of brilliant engineers located in Cambridge, UK who specialise in ML compilers.

This role presents an opportunity to contribute to advance ML compilation technology. You will help to build the software that enables development of deep learning applications that form the basis of many ground‑breaking technologies like self‑driving cars, generative AI engines and ML-powered wearables.

Arm Machine Learning (ML) team is looking for a software engineer who would build a range of innovative compiler solutions for a variety of markets.

You will apply your experience and insight within this domain to craft and optimise compilers for machine learning networks that target Arm’s CPUs, GPUs and NPUs.

If you are interested in this opportunity, make sure to apply soon! We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to Arm. You could be joining our highly motivated team and have a marked impact on both strategy and implementation!

Responsibilities

• Contribute to deliver production‑grade software and push the boundaries of Machine Learning compilation
• Build, extend and collaborate on innovative ML compilation software projects, such as TOSA and the broader MLIR ecosystem
• Work with other groups in Arm to expand support for Arm architecture and ecosystem

Required skills and experience

• A passion for software development and quality. Experience with the full software development lifecycle – planning, designing, developing, testing, delivering, and maintaining production‑quality software
• Experience with C++, understanding of Python is a plus
• Experience with or interest in compilers such as LLVM and the MLIR ecosystem
• High degree of initiative and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to own team’s delivery and lead others on large or more sophisticated tasks
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Nice to have skills and experience

• Knowledge or curiosity about large language models (LLMs), machine learning, their applications and frameworks
• Experience with contributing to open‑source projects and working with a broader open‑source community
• Experience with Python packaging, Linux and scripting languages, such as shell‑scripting

In Return

On top of the already compelling Life at Arm, we offer strong team culture, learning opportunities, regular career conversations, emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion and a continuous improvement mentality.

Experience Level

Senior (5+ years of experience)

Equal Opportunities

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.