System Software Engineer – SoC Validation

JOB OVERVIEW

Are you interested in understanding how complex SoCs work and using software to find problems in real silicon?

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our SoC Post-Silicon Validation team. We use Linux and software as powerful tools to exercise, validate, and debug advanced SoCs used in Infrastructure and Data Center systems.

You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, where you can see the direct impact of the code you develop. We will give you opportunities to expand your knowledge of SoC architecture, Linux, system software, and silicon validation while working alongside experienced engineers.

If you enjoy debugging complex problems and learning how hardware and software work together, we would love to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will use Linux to validate SoC functionality, develop software and automated tests, analyze results, and investigate failures. You will work closely with design, firmware, software, and verification engineers to understand problems and contribute to their resolution.

We will encourage you to look beyond individual tests and help us improve our validation tools, automation, coverage, and ways of working. As your experience grows, you will have opportunities to take ownership of increasingly complex areas of SoC validation.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

We are looking for someone with around 2-3 years of experience in Linux, embedded software, firmware, system software, validation, or a related area.

You should have experience programming in C/C++, Assembly and using Python or shell scripting, together with an understanding of computer architecture and operating system fundamentals. Experience using Linux for development, testing, or debugging will help you get started quickly.

Most importantly, we value curiosity, analytical thinking, collaboration, and an interest in understanding how complex systems work.

“NICE TO HAVE” SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

You may already have exposure to areas such as SoC validation, silicon bring-up, Linux kernel or device drivers, CPU and memory systems, PCIe, interrupts, SoC interconnects.

You do not need experience in all these areas. We are interested in what you can bring to the team and what you would like to learn next.

IN RETURN

We will support you as you build expertise across Linux, system software, computer architecture, silicon validation, and hardware/software debugging.

You will have opportunities to learn from experienced engineers, work with advanced SoCs, contribute to real product development, and grow your technical skills and career. We offer a collaborative environment where we share knowledge, learn from each other, and solve challenging engineering problems together.

We also offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, professional development, and work-life harmony. Specific benefits may vary by location.

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to provide appropriate support.

Interested in using software to explore what is happening inside a complex SoC? We would like to hear from you!

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Use of AI in Your Application

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Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations

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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.