Product Manager, AI Infrastructure

Arm; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in San Jose, California, to lead the development of software for Arm Neoverse-based platforms. This role involves providing technical and people leadership, ensuring high-quality software delivery, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates should have 14+ years of experience in system software, strong communication skills, and a background in firmware development on Arm-based systems. The position promotes an inclusive work environment and values diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of industry experience in complex system software.
• Proven people leadership and successful project delivery.
• Experience in firmware development on silicon platforms.
• Solid understanding of software development processes.

Responsibilities

• Set direction and priorities for the software team.
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews.
• Work with engineering teams for coherent delivery.

Skills

People leadership

Technical design review

Effective collaboration

Communication skills

Firmware development

Risk management

Job description

Principal Software Engineer

Arm has built the world’s most pervasive compute architecture, powering computing wherever it happens – from embedded and automotive systems to cloud and data center infrastructure. As Arm continues to grow its presence in server and infrastructure markets, system software plays a critical role in enabling high-quality, production‑ready platforms for customers and partners.

Job Purpose & Accountabilities

This role sits within Arm’s System Solutions software organization, working on software for Arm Neoverse‑based platforms, from early bring‑up and validation on pre‑silicon platforms through to production‑quality firmware on real silicon. The candidate will provide technical and people leadership for a focus group responsible for key platform capabilities that contribute to system robustness, performance, observability, and overall user experience.

Responsibilities

• Set direction and priorities for the team, ensuring delivery of high‑quality software aligned with platform strategy and customer needs. Lead, coach, and develop engineers, enabling delivery through clear goals, effective delegation, and strong technical guidance.
• Remain technically engaged by participating in design discussions, reviewing designs and critical code, and contributing hands‑on when appropriate to guide or unblock the team.
• Work closely with peer engineering teams, QA, and customer‑facing organizations to ensure coherent delivery across the wider platform. Represent the team in technical discussions and reviews, contributing to broader platform‑level decisions.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of industry experience building complex system software, paired with proven people leadership and a strong track record of delivery.
• Background in firmware development on pre‑silicon and silicon platforms (preferably on Arm‑based systems), demonstrated through ownership, review, and guidance of complex technical designs.
• Sound technical judgment, including assessing trade‑offs, managing technical risk, and sustaining long‑term software quality.
• System software experience with infra‑scale platforms and associated features like RAS, virtualization, power management, BMC, telemetry, debug, diagnostics, etc.
• Solid understanding of software development standard processes, including testing strategies, CI, and release considerations.
• Strong communication skills and a track record of effective collaboration across teams and sites.

Nice to have

• Experience working on server or infrastructure platforms, including customer‑ or production‑facing environments.
• Understanding of system architecture (preferably Arm), OS fundamentals, bootloaders, and device drivers.
• Experience working with open‑source software or upstream communities.
• Experience working in globally distributed teams.

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.