Staff Software Engineer - Storage

Camwebdir; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm is seeking a storage software engineer focused on optimizing storage software for Arm servers. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to identify bottlenecks, influence storage-related features, and contribute to open-source projects.

The role requires deep OS knowledge, experience with PCIe/CXL storage, and the ability to improve CI/CD pipelines while mentoring teammates. Hybrid working is supported.

Qualifications

• Strong C and C++ proficiency with OS concepts.
• Experience with PCIe, CXL, storage (block/object) and file systems (NFS).
• Expertise in debugging and optimizing performance of large software systems.
• Experience with Git, Agile development and code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Arm teams and partners to identify bottlenecks and missing features.
• Understand storage requirements and influence Arm technology.
• Enable and optimise storage software on Arm servers.
• Improve code quality through testing and CI/CD automation with QA.
• Contribute to open-source projects by upstreaming and maintaining code.
• Mentor others and grow the team’s capabilities.

Skills

C and C++

Multicore architectures

OS concepts

PCIe

CXL

Storage systems

NFS

Debugging & performance

Git & Agile

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work with Arm internal teams and external partners to identify bottlenecks and missing features,
• Understand storage related requirements, collaborate with other architects/engineers to influence Arm technology,
• Enable and optimise related storage software on Arm servers,
• Improve code quality through testing, working with the QA team to automate CI/CD pipelines,
• Chip in to open‑source projects by developing, upstreaming, and maintaining code,
• Mentor others and grow the team’s capabilities.

Required Skills and Experience

• Highly proficient in C and C++,
• Strong grasp of multicore processor architectures and deep understanding of OS concepts such as processes, threads, locks, virtual memory and how they relate to application performance.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: PCIe, CXL, block storage, object storage, and file systems (especially NFS),
• Expertise in debugging and optimising sophisticated software systems for performance,
• Experience with modern software development (git, Agile, reviews).

Nice To Have Skills and Experience

• An understanding of I/O and networking and their impact on server‑side application performance,
• Experience with kernel bypass (RDMA, DPDK, SPDK),
• Experience with cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, CSI, Ansible,
• Familiarity with PyTorch based training applications.

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

We are proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect our culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to surpass ordinary and shape outstanding!

• Partner and customer focus
• Teamwork and communication
• Creativity and innovation
• Team and personal development
• Impact and influence
• Deliver on your promises

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.