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Linux Tools Engineer

Job ID 2024-10529 Date posted Nov. 21, 2024 Location Manchester, United Kingdom Category Software Engineering Apply

Job Overview:

Arm's Developer Platforms group strives to facilitate adoption of Arm technologies by developers. The newly-formed Quick Tools team works with the development community, and alongside our product tool teams, to provide free-to-download tools and libraries. These tools are focused on helping developers solve performance analysis problems, port existing applications to the Arm architecture, and deliver highly performant applications.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about building tools that help developers forge ahead in energy efficient computing. This wide-ranging role offers an in-depth view of the tools and techniques used by developers to deliver high-performance software on Arm.

This position is to be filled in our city centre Manchester office, which hosts numerous teams from across Arm.

Responsibilities

  • Working collaboratively as part of the Quick Tools team to extend, develop, and maintain our suite of tools
  • Design and development of new tools, working with developers and stakeholders to determine requirements
  • Contributing to new features, including work planning, feature design, and consideration of User Experience
  • High quality software engineering with code reviews, test, and following modern agile software development methodologies
  • Produce excellent supporting documentation and user guides, to help developers get the most out of Arm technology

Required skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will have the following essential attributes:

  • Ability to write and review code written in C, C++, and Python
  • Domain experience with debugging performance problems on Linux and Windows systems
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; you will need to collaborate with external end developers
  • Proven experience of delivering work as part of a team
  • Meaningful experience in developing cross-platform software (Linux, Windows, macOS)
  • Familiarity with modern software development practises, including source control, automated testing, object-oriented or functional paradigms, and agile methodologies

"Nice to have" skills and experience

  • A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
  • Practical experience of working with the Arm architecture (e.g. performance profiling Arm-based systems, writing intrinsics, porting applications to Arm)

In return:

From automation to AI to ML, we design technology that changes people’s lives. Arm technology reaches over 70% of the world’s population and is in 95% of all connected devices! We’re a diverse, global team with a common passion for unlocking the power of technology for everyone. Whether you’re new to your career or highly experienced in your role, you’ll love it here.

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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 accommodations@arm.com. 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.

Power the Future on Arm

Working in software engineering at Arm is about shaping a future of technology for which we don't yet have words. Our engineers lead innovation in physical IP, AI and machine learning, cloud architecture, automotive tech, and every aspect of computing that matters.

Spanning software's full spectrum, from compilers to AI-powered IoT and beyond, your code can enable virtually anything to be produced on silicon. Whether you're developing award-winning VR gaming or life-enhancing medical equipment, you can improve the lives of millions by being your brilliant self at Arm.

Drive change on Arm

At Arm, you'll influence 95% of the world's connected devices and all their applications. From healthcare and infrastructure to virtual reality, you'll affect nearly all industries worldwide, racing toward new milestones and achievements together.

Revolutionary Benefits

Health and Wellness

We create a safe space for you to nurture both your physical and mental wellbeing.

Work and Life Success

We empower people to experience life beyond the boundaries of standard work patterns.

Financial Rewards

We provide benefits beyond a competitive salary to reward our people for their dedication and contributions.

Development and Support

We foster professional and personal development, building a supportive community where everyone can thrive.

Life at Arm

Life in the office doesn't get any better — especially when those offices are as sleek as ours and the people there are creative and compassionate. Combine that with our popular 'we, not I' mindset, and you enjoy the kind of teamwork and togetherness rarely found elsewhere. We share so much in common, not least the same passion for progress, but we also welcome each other's diversity. Ultimately, we love to inspire and be inspired every day.

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