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Principal Software Release & Test Engineer (Automotive)

Job ID 2025-13689 Date posted Mar. 12, 2025 Location Munich, Germany Category Software Engineering Apply

Arm is seeking a skilled, experienced, and highly motivated Software Release and Test lead to join the Automotive and Industrial Solutions (AIS) team in our Software Engineering group. You will have the opportunity to build upon your existing background, knowledge and expertise and contribute to Arm technology deployed in the next generation of Arm Automotive Solutions: https://www.arm.com/markets/automotive

You will join a globally distributed team of Software Developers who all share a passion for wanting to stamp their mark on the future of computing, wherever it may lead. If you are similarly passionate about groundbreaking technologies, then we want to hear from you.

Job Requirements:

As a Test Lead, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust testing strategy and quality assurance practices, collaborating closely with developers, technology managers, and other partners to ensure high-quality product delivery. Key responsibilities include driving test automation, fostering continuous improvement in software quality, and leading a team to meet quality goals with comprehensive test coverage. In addition, you will build automated test solutions for firmware validation on Automotive platforms, define test architecture and scenarios, and ensure compliance with both internal and customer requirements across various test categories. You will also guide tool selection for testing and contribute to CI design and setup.

You will provide technical leadership and line management for a distributed Test & QA team.

Are you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to build and lead a successful team redefining the automotive landscape? We would like to hear from you!

Education & Qualifications

Good university degree (or equivalent experience), ideally in a numerate subject.

Essential Skills & Qualities:

  • Proven experience in both Release management and Test automation of product quality system software.
  • Experience in software building and build management – for official downstream software and formal releases.
  • Hands on experience of test code development and automation for firmware or system software. Python and Bash scripts skills are required.
  • System validation experience of Linux embedded platforms
  • Verification and Validation of embedded software release candidates and releases.
  • Engineering management experience leading a team across multi timezones.

Desirable Skills & Qualities:

  • Defect triaging and defect management experience of system software releases.
  • Exposure to static and dynamic code analysis tools.
  • Exposure to Automotive workloads, AI / ML software stacks, and tooling.
  • Experience with Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) practices.
  • Familiarity with open source projects such as Linux Kernel / AOSP, TF-A, TF-M, UEFI EDK II, U-Boot, Xen, Zephyr.
  • Experienced in the application of Yocto SDK.

If this sounds like you, please don't hesitate to apply - we look forward to welcoming you to the team.

We value diversity in Arm - we will fit around your life to enable you to contribute to our success.

Our offices are amazing places to collaborate, but now we've mastered working from home, that will remain an option for part of the week

We have some scope to adapt the role and job title to the right person - if you are interested but unsure whether you tick all the boxes, we would love you to reach out anyway! We are keen to welcome versatile people into Arm.

How to apply

Along with your résumé, please provide a cover letter with a few sentences describing why this is the right job for you. If your résumé does not mention all of the 'required' skills above, make sure your statement explains why we should consider your application.

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.

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.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other locations to get our work done. Within that framework, we empower groups and teams to determine their own particular hybrid working pattern, 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.

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.

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