Staff Software Engineer â Runtimes Performance

Camwebdir; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to optimize runtimes and compilers, focusing on performance of workloads and Arm architectural features. You will collaborate with global teams to drive features and efficiency across compiler pipelines and runtime systems.

You will implement new runtime capabilities, contribute to open-source projects, and help shape automated performance testing frameworks. Hybrid working model and strong collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience with managed runtimes or compilers.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills.
• Experience with assembly-level performance analysis.
• Interest in computer architecture and CPU design.
• Proficient in modern software development practices.
• Familiar with Linux performance analysis tools.
• Familiar with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Familiar with build systems and CI.
• Familiar with open-source project development processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement changes to compilers and managed runtimes to improve the performance of selected workloads and better support Arm architectural features and CPU designs.
• Identify bottlenecks in led language workloads/benchmarks using profiling tools.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Arm to improve the support for the Arm Architecture and CPUs.
• Implement new runtime or compile features and fine-tune existing ones. (e.g. garbage collectors, interpreters, optimisation passes, intrinsics)
• Contribute to open-source software projects and engage with open-source community.
• Help develop the project automated functionality and performance testing frameworks.

Skills

Managed runtimes / compilers

C/C++ programming

Performance analysis (assembly level)

Computer architecture / microarchitect

Software development lifecycle

Tools

Linux performance tools

Build systems / CI

Open-source contribution

Job description

Staff Software Engineer - Runtimes Performance

• Identify and implement changes to compilers and managed runtimes to improve the performance of selected workloads and better support Arm architectural features and CPU designs.
• Identify bottlenecks in led language workloads/benchmarks using profiling tools.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Arm to improve the support for the Arm Architecture and CPUs.
• Implement new runtime or compile features and fine-tune existing ones. (e.g. garbage collectors, interpreters, optimisation passes, intrinsics)
• Contribute to open-source software projects and engage with open-source community.
• Help develop the project automated functionality and performance testing frameworks.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience working on managed runtimes, compilers or similar technologies.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Familiar with performance analysis tools at an assembly level.
• Knowledge of and interest in improving computer architecture and microarchitecture such as CPU pipelines and cache hierarchies.
• Proficiency in software development and methodologies (coding, testing, debugging, reviewing)

Nice To Have Skills and Experience:

• Familiar with Linux performance analysis tools and system level performance tuning.
• Familiar with Agile software development methodology such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Familiar with build systems and CI.
• Familiar with open-source project development and contribution processes.

Please note: If skilled worker sponsorship is required, Arm will meet costs associated with sponsorship for the employer only. All fees associated with the individual's application e.g. visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

In Return:

You will work directly with upstream communities, contributing to language implementations used by millions of developers worldwide. You will have the opportunity to learn about and influence the latest Arm architecture features and microarchitectural implementations, working closely with highly skilled engineering teams on ground-breaking technology. You will be empowered to continually identify and roll out improvements to our ways of working.

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.