Senior Software Engineer

Salary: £45,000 - 80,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require excellent C/C++ programming skills with the ability to add significant new functionality and analyse and fix complex defects.
• We prefer some knowledge of assembly and strong debugging skills.
• We require demonstrated experience with software testing or software development.
• We prefer expertise in application and low-level systems, with a strong understanding of system architecture, preferably ARM, OS fundamentals, bootloaders, and device drivers.
• We prefer proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems and driver development.
• We require a good understanding of test methodologies, CI, and test automation.
• We require strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and spoken English.
• Nice to have: experience with Python programming and writing shell scripts.
• Nice to have: basic understanding of the Linux kernel, system software and device drivers, and Android internals.
• Nice to have: familiarity with open-source project development cycles and contribution processes.
• Nice to have: experience with software profiling, instrumentation, and optimization.
• Nice to have: verification and validation of firmware on pre-silicon platforms.
• Nice to have: experience testing software using various techniques with awareness of the value of CI and automated test systems.
• Nice to have: experience with Security Development Lifecycle practices.
• Nice to have: familiarity and flexibility with various software development lifecycle methods, including Agile.

Responsibilities:

• We are actively involved in the software design and test of reference application processor firmware.
• We develop low-level software, test, and debug across various platforms, including software models, development boards, and shipping products.
• We create software stacks for our reference platforms for future Arm devices.
• We develop test code.
• We create automation solutions to streamline and minimize manual testing and development tasks.
• We analyse industry specifications and roadmap requirements, break down tasks, and help implement project plans.
• We contribute to upstreaming and maintenance.

Technologies:

• ARM
• Android
• Firmware
• Hardware
• IoT
• Support
• Linux
• Python
• Security
• Windows
• AI
• C++

More:

We are Arm, and our Software (CE-SW) group develops and improves the software ecosystem around our next-generation architectures and systems, working with processors and other hardware technology not yet available to the public. You will join a team of Software Engineers who are passionate about shaping the future of computing and delivering high-quality software for client, server, automotive, and IoT markets. We offer the opportunity to learn about the latest Arm architecture features while working closely with highly skilled engineering teams on groundbreaking technology. We support flexible hybrid working, with patterns tailored by teams to their needs, and we are an equal opportunity employer committed to mutual respect and inclusion. We also support recruitment adjustments and accommodations, and we can assist with skilled worker sponsorship costs where applicable.

last updated 34 week of 2026