Senior Director – Infrastructure Solutions Software

Bristol
5 days ago
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We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead our Infrastructure Solutions Software development team. As a key leader, you will lead the full development and delivery life cycle of low level (firmware, OS and middleware) software to build server and networking solutions that operate within the Infrastructure  (Cloud/Data Centre, Telco/Enterprise Networking) ecosystem.

 

The ideal candidate will have a deep technical background in Infrastructure and/or Embedded domain, strong leadership skills, the ability to drive large-scale initiatives in a fast-paced environment, and experience and ability in leading and growing teams in at least three different countries covering a team size of 100 to upwards of 250+ people. Responsibilities:

Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for all software development activities related to Arm Infrastructure Software Solutions. Collaborate with executive leadership to align technology roadmaps with business objectives.

Build, grow, lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team with presence in multiple countries, including managers, architects, and software engineers, embedding a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Lead multiple software development projects, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and resources are led efficiently. Work closely with Product Management, QA, and Operations teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Managing relationships and engagements with partners and suppliers for the development and delivery of production quality software.

Partner with company-wide teams, including Product, IT, Security, and Operations, to ensure the successful delivery of Infrastructure Solutions software.

Stay ahead of on trends, standard processes, and innovations demonstrating this knowledge to guide the evolution of our platform and ensure future readiness.

Provide hands-on guidance in software development, debugging, performance tuning, and systems integration to resolve technical challenges and drive platform efficiency.

Implement standard methodologies and optimize software development processes (e.g., Agile, DevOps) to enhance team efficiency, improve product quality, and accelerate delivery.

Identify and mitigate technical risks ensuring robust security, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Skills and Experience :

Demonstrated significant experience driving large-scale software development initiatives!

Demonstrated experience in managing and growing a team of between 100 to 250+ people across multiple geographically dispersed countries.

Deep understanding of the Infrastructure domain, industry standards, software frameworks, and associated toolchains.

Experience of security, performance tuning, system architecture, releasing and maintenance, preferably within the Infrastructure domain.

A solid technical background within Infrastructure or embedded systems domain.

“Nice To Have”:

Software leadership experience within Infrastructure Solutions semiconductor provider or a hyperscaler.

Experience of the wider Infrastructure ecosystem, Arm architecture and relevant software ecosystems.

Familiarity with open source software and working within open source ecosystems.

 

If you are a person that enjoys long term organizational planning as much as joining software design discussions, then we want to hear from you

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Salary Range:

$369,800-$500,300 per yearWe value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want our people to Do Great Things. If you need support or an accommodation to Be Your Brilliant Self during the recruitment process, please email . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

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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