Staff Team Lead - System Software

Arm; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 97,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm in Cambridge is seeking an experienced software engineer and technical leader to own the implementation and delivery of an embedded Linux distribution for AI-oriented Arm hardware. You will manage a team of five engineers, drive kernel, drivers, and userspace, coordinate with architects and PMs, and guide hiring and performance reviews.

This role combines hands-on development with people leadership, offering exposure to latest Arm technologies and opportunities to shape deployment across

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering work for a small engineering team.
• Expertise in integrating, configuring, building and testing Linux-based systems using Yocto, Buildroot, Bazel or Blaze.
• Good understanding of upstream contribution processes for open-source projects.
• Experience in leading and developing other engineers.
• Effective communicator and ability to collaborate well within and across teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading a high-performing team of five engineers.
• Integrating, configuring, building and testing system software into a complete Linux distribution, including the kernel, drivers and userspace components.
• Analysing and improving performance of system software.
• Bring up of software on virtual platforms, FPGA and hardware environments.

Skills

Team leadership

Open-source collaboration

Linux-based systems

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

Bazel

Job description

As an experienced software engineer and technical leader, you will join us as we deliver software for an exciting new range of Arm hardware devices aimed at AI use cases. You will own the implementation and delivery of an embedded Linux distribution, including the device tree and Linux configuration. You will work with architects, technical leaders and project managers to define, estimate, plan and deliver work for your team. You will also be the line manager for the team, handling activities such as hiring, development and performance evaluations.

This team operates within the wider software group in Arm. Our mission is to ensure successful deployment of the Arm architecture into key software ecosystems! We are based in Arm’s Cambridge office.

Responsibilities

• Leading a high-performing team of five engineers
• Integrating, configuring, building and testing system software into a complete Linux distribution, including the kernel, drivers and userspace components
• Analysing and improving performance of system software
• Bring up of software on virtual platforms, FPGA and hardware environments

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in planning and delivering work for a small engineering team, and coordinating with other teams and interested parties
• Expertise in integrating, configuring, building and testing Linux-based systems using tools such as Yocto (preferred), Buildroot, Bazel or Blaze
• Good understanding of upstream contribution processes for open-source projects
• Experience in leading and developing other engineers
• Effective communicator and ability to collaborate well within and across teams

Nice To Have Skills and Experience

• Sufficient C to develop and review changes to existing software
• Experience developing and bringing up software from virtual platforms through FPGA prototypes to target silicon
• Knowledge of Arm AArch64 architecture

In Return

This is an opportunity to lead one of the teams bringing Arm’s next generation AI accelerator to life at Arm’s UK headquarters! You’ll be working hands‑on with the latest Arm technologies and have a direct impact on successfully deploying it into a variety of markets.

Additional Information

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.

Our 10x Mindset

At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset

Use of AI in Your Application

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Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working

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

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.

Salary Range: £97,300 - £131,700 per year