Staff Software Engineer - Linux Kernel

Arm Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm Limited in Bengaluru seeks a senior software engineer for the Open-Source Software group to advance the arm64 Linux kernel, firmware interfaces, and driver development in a high-performance environment. You will contribute to upstream efforts and internal codelines, shaping Linux kernel quality and test coverage.

You will work with kernel bring-up teams on new hardware, debug complex issues, and participate in KernelCI and linux-next activities.

Qualifications

• Proficient C programming experience with low-level systems
• Credible experience maintaining internal Linux codebases
• Experience debugging across Linux subsystems
• Familiarity with Python scripting and automation

Responsibilities

• Be a member of the core arm64 Linux Kernel team responsible for upstream port and internal codelines
• Integrate new features to internal code lines and maintain for internal/external use
• Maintain and improve Linux kernel quality, KVM on arm64, test systems
• Develop tests to validate features and improve CI coverage
• Upstream new tests and fixes
• Investigate test failures and support kernel changes with hardware bring-up teams
• Collaborate with KernelCI and linux-next maintenance

Skills

Proficient C programming

Team player

Linux codebase maintenance

Linux debugging

Python scripting

Job description

Job Overview:

Arm is best known for the smartphone CPU and GPU technology connecting billions of people all over the world. Now we are building new software teams to take us to the next level.

Technology built on Arm is all around us, from industrial and automotive applications, to the IoT, to the desktop and data centre. ‘Wherever Computing Happens’, we need to enable Arm by providing software solutions that interface higher-level software stacks with the hardware itself.

Responsibilities:

Our Open-Source Software group is enabling new Arm architecture in projects such as kernel, firmware, system control and driver development, for a variety of target sectors. Software on Arm must be fast, efficient, and secure, and support the very latest Arm architectural features and standards. We're looking for software engineers with experience of writing low-level C code, standards-based firmware, and operating system design who enjoy working as part of the wider open-source community.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Being a member of the core arm64 Linux Kernel team responsible for maintaining the upstream Linux port and our internal codelines headed for upstream
• Integrate various new features developed by core arm64 Linux Kernel team to internal code lines and maintain them for internal and external use
• Work to maintain and improve the quality of the Linux kernel, KVM on arm64, monitoring and improving test systems
• Develop tests to validate features and improve CI coverage
• Upstream new tests and fixes
• Investigate test failures reported externally and internally
• Work closely with new hardware platform bring up teams, debugging issues and supporting Linux kernel, KVM changes
• Follow and support KernelCI community and linux-next maintenance needs

Required Skills and Experience :

• Minimum 12+ years of relevant experience.

• Proficient C programmer
• Desire and ability to work as part of a team
• Credible experience maintaining internal Linux codelines
• Experience of debugging issues on across various Linux subsystems
• Familiar with Python scripting and automation

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :

• Armv8-A Architecture
• Arm64 assembly language
• Understanding of Linux Memory Management and Virtualisation
• Experience of submitting patches to Linux mailing list and reviews

Additional Information

10x Mindset at Arm

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. Read more about how we bring the 10x mindset to life on the Arm blog.

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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.