Principal Software Engineer - Release & Support

Cambridge
6 days ago
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Job Overview:

As an experienced release manager, you will lead a small team to integrate, release and support a software stack (firmware, Linux, device drivers and applications) for a new range of Arm hardware devices aimed at AI use cases. You will set the strategy for the team, liaise with other software component teams, and plan and deliver a well-managed and high-quality software release. After release, you will also provide engineering-level customer support and plan and deliver maintenance for the lifetime of the product. You will also be the line manager for the team, handling the full range of activities such as hiring, development and performance evaluations.

This team is part of the wider software group in Arm. Our mission is to ensure successful deployment of the Arm architecture into key software ecosystems. This role is based in our Cambridge office.

Responsibilities:

· Leading a high-performing team of up to 7 engineers

· Defining branching and release strategies, including for maintenance releases

· Owning CI/CD, defect logging and tracking for releases

· Leading the engineering response to customer support issues

Required Skills and Experience:

· Knowledge on embedded Linux-based software stack

· Expertise in automating software build, test and release workflows with previous experience on GitLab CI automation

· Understanding source code management and defining branching strategies

· Experience in managing and developing other engineers

· Effective communicator and ability to collaborate well within and across teams

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

· Familiarity with containers (docker), source control (git), CI systems (GitLab) and Jira

· Awareness of software supply chain compliance (software component analysis, open-source licenses, SBOMs)

· Experience in responding to customer support issues

In Return:

This is an opportunity to grow a new team in Arm’s headquarters in Cambridge, UK! 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.

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Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

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

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