Staff Linux Support Engineer

Arm Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm Limited in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Support Engineer to join a small, high-impact team providing hands-on technical assistance across firmware, Linux, drivers and applications. You will manage support cases, perform deep debugging on embedded Linux stacks, and collaborate with engineering and central support to improve product stability and partner enablement.

You'll contribute to documentation, FAQs, and early asset deployments, helping customers onboard Arm hardware and software

Qualifications

• Embedded Linux stack expertise including kernel, drivers, and firmware integration.
• Experience triaging, debugging, and resolving software issues using C, C++, and Python.
• Strong written and verbal communication across teams and partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive technical support cases to timely resolutions.
• Hands-on debugging across embedded Linux stacks (firmware, drivers, apps).
• Collaborate with engineering and central support to improve partner enablement and stability.
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge bases for self-service.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Communication

Tools

Buildroot

Yocto

Job description

Join Arm’s Central Engineering Software Group as an experienced Support Engineer, you’ll join a small, high-impact team providing hands‑on technical assistance and troubleshooting across a complex software stack including firmware, Linux, device drivers, and applications.

Working closely with internal and external users, Arm’s central support organisation, and the engineering teams developing these products, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful deployment of Arm architecture into key software ecosystems and accelerating the adoption of Arm technology across emerging AI markets.

About the Team

You’ll join a small, focused team within Arm’s broader Software Group. Our mission is to ensure the successful integration and deployment of the Arm architecture across key software ecosystems. We work closely with Arm engineering teams, our central support organisation, and both internal and external users to accelerate adoption and performance of Arm-based solutions for AI applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive technical support cases to successful resolution, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
• Provide hands‑on debugging and troubleshooting across complex embedded Linux stacks (firmware, device drivers, and applications).
• Collaborate with internal engineering and central support teams to improve partner enablement and product stability.
• Contribute to documentation, FAQs, and technical knowledge bases to enhance long‑term efficiency and self‑service capability.
• Support early deployment efforts of new Arm hardware and software products, helping partners and teams onboard rapidly.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of embedded Linux‑based software stacks, including kernel, drivers, and firmware integration.
• Experience in triaging, debugging, mitigating, and resolving software issues using C, C++ and python.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners.

“Nice to Have” Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with Linux build systems e.g. buildroot, yocto etc.
• Awareness of Arm A- and M-class architectures.
• Experience in supporting or developing products for embedded or AI‑focused hardware platforms.
• Background in smaller silicon, embedded, or startup‑style environments where adaptability and initiative are key.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to join a new team at Arm’s Cambridge headquarters, working hands‑on with our latest technologies. You’ll directly contribute to how Arm’s next‑generation AI hardware is deployed and adopted globally—shaping the future of intelligent computing from the ground up.

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