Team Lead - System Software

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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 AArch
  64 architecture

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.

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

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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