Software Performance Engineer
Job in
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21, England, UK
Listing for:
ARM
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-10-14
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Successful candidates will be working on groundbreaking Arm platforms and aiding the development of technology that will power the next generation of mobile apps, portable devices, home automation, smart cities, self-driving cars, and much more.
About the role
We are a small and diverse team of hardworking system & performance analysts. We work with teams across Arm to understand and guide both internally to Arm Engineering and externally out to Arm partners.
At Arm, you will work with the world’s best companies as they build sector-leading products from our designs. You’ll share ideas with and learn new skills from the best engineers in the world.
This role offers you the opportunity to make a difference with your contributions, lead, challenge the status quo and ultimately change the world of machine learning and artificial intelligence.
We are looking for a software engineer with a strong analytical approach to join the team and help ensure the best performance with most recent Arm ML software, systems and IP.How will I contribute?
You will run & analyse ML/AI performance on next-generation Arm IP, and feed-back into the software and hardware development teams.
You will produce technical summaries for a range of audiences, based on detailed analysis and interpretation of data.
You will learn about this new frontier and share this knowledge with others across the company.
Education & Qualifications University degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or a related field.
Skills & Experience Demonstrable experience in pre-silicon or post-silicon performance analysis.
Hands-on experience running workloads on Linux or Android based devices, development boards, or pre/post-silicon environments.
Experience using or developing automation harnesses for repeatable workload execution, data collection, profiling, and analysis.
Strong scripting and data-analysis skills, for example Python, shell scripting, or similar tools.
Experience with profiling tools, performance counters, system traces or telemetry (differentiating).
Experience with working on pre-silicon platforms such as FPGA (differentiating).Knowledge about ML/AI workloads can be a benefit, but can be learned on-the-job.
Interpersonal Skills Passion for analysis and improvement.
Capable of working both in teams and independently.
High degree of initiative and a confident problem solver.
Fluent in English language, both written and spoken.
Good communicator, personable and able to work and communicate at a detailed or high level.
Are you excited by this challenge? Do you have the proficiency and skills to forge new technology in a pioneering domain? If so, come talk to us, we'd love to hear from you.
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.#LI-CM1
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.
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