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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. Arm Holdings scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Arm Holdings is a British semiconductor design company headquartered in Cambridge, England, that licenses processor architectures and CPU, GPU and system IP to chipmakers rather than manufacturing chips itself. Founded in 1990 as a joint venture of Acorn Computers, Apple and VLSI Technology, its designs are used in most smartphones and in automotive, IoT, PC and data-centre chips from companies such as Apple, Qualcomm, Samsung and Nvidia. Majority-owned by SoftBank since 2016, it returned to public markets with a Nasdaq listing in 2023 and hires hardware design, software and program management engineers in Cambridge, Bengaluru, Austin and other sites.

The Software (CE-SW) group is responsible for developing and improving the software ecosystem around Arm's next generation architectures and systems. Work on next-generation Arm-based SoC innovation shaping the performance, efficiency, and reliability of future computing platforms.

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.

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong expertise in SoC software development. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and validating embedded software or next-generation Arm-based SoC platforms.

The role requires a strong understanding of hardware-software interactions, system software, firmware architecture, and platform bring-up across simulation, emulation, FPGA, and silicon environments.

If you are similarly passionate about innovative technologies, then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain low-level firmware and SoC software
  • Participating in the design and implementation of new features and bug fixes in Trusted Firmware, secure OS, bootloaders, Linux Kernel
  • Your day to day role will involve low level software development, test and debug on various platforms, including software models, development boards and shipping products.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Expertise in low-level software, with a strong understanding of system architecture (preferably ARM), OS fundamentals, bootloaders.
  • Proficiency in Linux operating systems and driver development
  • Excellent C programming skills with the ability to add significant new functionality, analyse and fix complex defects. Some knowledge of assembly are preferred.
  • Extensive familiarity with system architecture (preferably ARM), OS fundamentals, bootloaders, and device drivers.
  • Strong debugging skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and spoken English.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

  • Familiarity with open-source project development cycles and contribution processes.
  • Familiarity and flexibility in the use of various software development lifecycle methods including Agile.

In Return:

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.

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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.

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