Staff Software Engineer | Android

Arm’s headquarters are in the historic city of Cambridge, home to one of the world’s most renowned and oldest Universities. The city is a key driver of global innovation, pioneering technologies and regularly features as one of the most desirable places to live in the UK.
As Arm’s largest engineering centre, the Cambridge site is working on development across all areas of our product portfolio. We are surrounded by world-leading technical authorities and you will relish working with some of the very best engineers in the industry. If the challenge of working on our ground breaking technology excites you, and you can meet the requirements below, we look forward to receiving your application!

Job Overview:

The Open-Source Software (OSS) team is responsible for developing and improving the software eco-system around Arm's next generation of applications processors. As a member of the Open-Source Software Group, you will have the opportunity to build your, knowledge, and expertise on Open Source projects such as AOSP, Linux Kernel, etc.

This contribution helps drive the development of world-class System Software for architected hardware and software platforms catering to different segments such as Mobile which become reference designs for futuristic devices in the market.

Be a part of brilliant team of Software Developers who all share a passion for wanting to stamp their mark on the future of computing, wherever it may lead. We seek individuals with exposure and knowledge of every level of the System software stack ranging from BareMetal firmware, bootloaders, Kernel and Android. If you are similarly passionate about innovative technologies then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:
Contribution to the design and development of reference systems and platform software for Arm application processors and MCUs.
We would like you to be part of an extended development team you can expect to be working face to face with some of the greatest household names in our industry
Helping to develop, optimize and deliver the software needed to support Arm's ground-breaking IP, as well as helping Arm grow its role in new embedded and enterprise market segments
Required Skills and Experience:
10+ Years of Experience
Experience in developing software stacks written preferably in C or C++. Basic scripting knowledge Python or shell scripts
Development experience in Android Framework, Android Native layer Solutions and Linux kernel configurations.
Development experience in Android build System and components integrations.
Development experience in Android HIDL and NDK usage.
Development experience in media components like VPU/DPU/ISP.
Development experience in android Smartphone software system optimizations, Android OEMs Linux drivers bring up and enhancements.
Good debugging skills using JTAG and other software methods.
Show strong interpersonal and communication skills that are vital for success.
We expect a professional, hardworking and flexible approach to work with a flair for creative lateral thinking and problem solving with a commitment to extending the breadth and depth of your knowledge.
“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:
Experience with working with an open-source community. We value familiarity with open-source project development cycles and contribution processes.
Awareness about the value of CI and automated test system
Experience in working with the firmware development.
Basic understanding of ARM- v8-A and ARM-M architectures
Arm Mali or other GPU architecture
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