Staff Software Engineer

Arm; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team at a leading technology firm, where you will play a crucial role in developing next-generation performance analysis tools for Arm CPUs. This position offers the chance to work on exciting projects that optimize smart cars, drones, and mobile games. You will collaborate with a diverse group of engineers, contribute to documentation, and mentor junior members, all while driving continuous improvement in an Agile environment. With opportunities for growth and a supportive atmosphere, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the tech industry.

Benefits

Training and Development

Career Progression Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Proven software development skills in modern C++ and Java.
• Experience with unit testing, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features and maintain existing ones for performance analysis tools.
• Collaborate with team leads and product managers to support project roadmaps.

Skills

C++

Java

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

CI/CD Pipelines

Agile Methodologies

Scripting (Python)

Linux Command Line

Education

Degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics

Tools

Linux

POSIX

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated software engineer with proven understanding of modern C++ and Java to join our Streamline developer tools team. The tool touches all layers of the software stack, collecting performance data from across a target system and providing our users with rich data visualizations in the host tool.

Job Overview

The role involves collaborating with a team of highly motivated engineers from different backgrounds, and customers throughout the world, to design and develop the next generation of performance analysis tools for Arm CPUs. Engineers on the team develop new features, maintain existing ones, and support the engineering infrastructure for build, test, and continuous integration. The team also helps to support both internal and external users and contributes to our developer documentation, developer website, and community forums.

We are growing our team to help deliver features that support the full breadth of Arm's product portfolio. Our tools are used to optimize the latest smart cars, drones, mobile games, and machine learning applications; your ideas will make a difference and help to bring world-beating products to market.

Responsibilities:

• Code development and associated testing to introduce new features to our tool, extending our use cases and target end users.
• Working in an Agile cadence and driving continuous improvement through all stages of the development life-cycle.
• Working with the team leads, product owner, and product manager to support the roadmap, break down requirements, and plan implementation.
• Coaching and mentoring of junior team members.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Excellent proven software development skills using Java or C++.
• Experience writing quality code; unit/integration testing, CI/CD pipelines, etc.
• Ability to drive feature development from design to implementation to release.
• A good university degree in an engineering, scientific, or mathematical field, or equivalent experience.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

• Experience with people management.
• Experience with optimization and profiling for software applications, system software.
• Knowledge in scripting, in a language such as Python, and using the Linux command line.
• Familiarity with Linux/POSIX development, or low-level Linux/Android systems programming.

In Return:

You'll be getting the opportunity to take control of a brand new, fast-paced team, with plenty of support and training to excel in your new role. There is also a clear path for progression including people management opportunities!

About the group Strategy & Ecosystems

STE is to help our customers craft creative and energy-efficient Arm-Powered products, using powerful and easy-to-use development tools. Our mission is to build or enable tools that improve Arm system performance, productivity, or time to market.

About Arm

From automation to AI to ML, we design technology that changes people’s lives. Arm technology reaches over 70% of the world’s population and is in 95% of all connected devices. We’re a diverse, global team with a common passion for unlocking the power of technology for everyone. Whether you’re new to your career or highly experienced in your role, you’ll love it here.