Software Engineer Compilers

The Software (CE-SW) group is responsible for developing and improving the software ecosystem around Arm's next generation architectures and systems. This means working with processors and other hardware technology not yet available to the public. You will join a team of Software Engineers who share a passion for leaving their mark on the future of computing.

Are you interested in working on pioneering compiler technology as part of our team of dedicated engineers working with the wider GNU/LLVM community? We have an opening for an exciting and varied role in our compilers teams.

In this role you will contribute to open-source compilers, to make the best use of Arm architectural features such as SVE and SME.

You may also help analyse and improve the performance of applications and benchmarks running on Arm hardware.

Previous experience working with GNU/LLVM or other compiler tool chains will be desirable.

• Identify and implement changes to the compiler, libraries and open source applications to improve the performance of benchmark workloads.
• Improve the open-source GNU/LLVM framework to better support Arm architectural features and core designs.
• Participate in the open source community, including reviews upstream and opportunities to attend and present at developer meetings.
• Develop our automated test frameworks to defend the functionality and performance of our tools.
• Develop our commercial C, C++ tool chains used across the industry as well as internal compilers that aid other teams (such as the Arm Architecture team) in their development of new architectural features.

• C and/or C++ programming.
• Experience of low-level software or hardware development that requires looking at computer architecture specifications like compilers, debuggers, models, etc.
• Application of software methodologies, tools, and processes, including code review.
• Educated to degree level or have similar relevant experience.

• Compiler development, particularly LLVM or GCC.
• Open source community citizenship, including code commits and reviews.
• Optimising code for performance through knowledge of computer architecture and CPU design.
• Low-level programming in Arm assembly.
• Expertise with git version control system.
• Knowledge of Fortran.
• Basic Linux administration, particularly installation and maintenance.
• Test development using Continuous Integration tools such as Jenkins, and maintenance of test infrastructure using Dev Ops frameworks such as Chef or Ansible.

You will have the opportunity to learn about the latest Arm architecture features, working closely with highly skilled engineering teams on ground-breaking technology. You will be empowered to continually identify and roll out improvements to our ways of working.

£55,300 - £74,800 per year

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.

Please note:

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.