Staff/Principal Software Engineer

Arm; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Cambridge is seeking skilled engineers to develop and maintain software drivers for cutting-edge GPU technologies. The role involves contributing to the upstream version of Mali™ GPU Driver and collaborating with various software teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in C programming and Linux kernel development. This position offers a flexible hybrid working model and the opportunity for continuous learning in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Training and support for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in C programming and Linux kernel development.
• Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Expert-level understanding of computer architecture and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve user and kernel space driver components.
• Contribute and maintain the upstream version of Mali™ GPU Driver.
• Work closely with other software teams to interface driver components.
• Maintain the existing codebase by fixing bugs.
• Align with the Linux community on architectural needs.

Skills

C programming proficiency

Problem-solving

Debugging skills

Understanding of computer architecture

Tools

Linux kernel

Android system

ARM embedded systems

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging role, with the possibility to work on the cutting edge of mobile GPU technology? Do you want to use your technical skills and leadership to help drive your career while contributing to the Linux upstream ecosystem and advancing open-source graphics DRM drivers?

Arm is seeking highly skilled and motivated engineers to join our Agile Software development team working on the drivers for the next generation Mali™ GPU products. We work closely with the multi-disciplined engineering teams across Arm’s European design centres, being in constant collaboration with both Software and Hardware engineers as well as Architects. We have a strong track record of building up expertise in people, so this is a phenomenal opportunity for learning new things in a friendly and collaborative environment. Join a multinational, multifaceted and highly motivated software development group with great work ethics where you will enjoy the support from your colleagues while being challenged by exciting technical problems. If you like producing high quality, high performing SW and solving sophisticated technical problems, then we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Developing, maintaining and improving existing user and kernel space driver components to deliver them for most recent Linux kernels and yet-to-be-published Android versions. This involves developing performance-critical driver for GPU hardware, including scheduling and memory management for Linux and Android OSs. You will provide the foundations that will make the Mali™ GPU implementation of Vulkan, OpenGL and OpenCL simply the best in the market.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Being a member of GPU Linux Kernel team responsible for contributing and maintaining the upstream version of Mali™ GPU Driver (panthor)
• Participating in all phases of software development - including design, implementation, testing, code review and documentation.
• Working closely with other software teams to interface driver components.
• Maintaining the existing codebase: fixing bugs and other quality assurance activities.
• Upstream support for new architecture features
• Getting alignment with the Linux community on cross architectural needs

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Extensive expertise in C programming, with a strong ability to design and optimize complex software architectures. Experience in the Linux kernel and/or a device driver development.
• Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve highly complex software and system issues.
• Expert-level understanding of computer architecture, embedded systems, and hardware-software interactions.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale projects, setting technical direction, and coordinating efforts across multiple teams.
• Extensive experience with ARM embedded systems, including performance optimization and hardware bring-up.
• Familiar with Android system software development and debugging
• Familiarity with Linux kernel internals and graphics stack components such as DRM/KMS and Mesa.
• Experience submitting and reviewing patches via mailing lists and engagement with community maintainers.
• Experience in developing production-grade software for commercial organizations, with an emphasis on high-quality, maintainable code.

Arm GPU Engineering Group

We produce graphics processing hardware and software products for mobile, embedded and automotive industries. Mali™ Graphics Processor is the world’s #1 shipping GPU. Now we are entering into a new growth phase to provide new technologies and products for existing and new markets and are looking for hardworking people to join the team. In GPU Engineering you will work with the global best companies, making world-leading products based on our IP and alongside the best engineers in the world. We are a global team working across numerous sites and cultures. Your ideas will make a difference and you will have the opportunity to lead, challenge the status quo and ultimately change the world of graphics processing!

In Return

You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your technical expertise and leadership by collaborating with GPU Software design and engineering teams to help shape product direction and future of the software architecture. Working alongside world-class GPU engineering teams across the globe, you’ll contribute to the development of cutting-edge GPU technologies. In this role, you’ll also be encouraged to drive continuous improvement in our processes, supported by a diverse team of GPU software and hardware engineers! You will also receive the training and support needed to thrive in this role. We offer a flexible hybrid working model, combining home and office work, to create an inclusive and collaborative environment that accommodates diverse working preferences.

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Accommodations at Arm

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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.