Software Performance Engineer

Arm's Machine Learning group in Cambridge is hiring! Would you like to help analyse and improve the latest Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence solutions on Arm hardware and software?

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.

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. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset

Use of AI in Your Application

At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact [email protected] so we can support you.

Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment 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

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

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.