ARM Senior Software Engineer- Firmware Engineering 

United States, Texas, Austin 

583319734

What you will do

• Build secure firmware and low-level software for Arm v9 and upcoming Arm architectures.
• Develop, test, and debug on virtual platforms, development boards.
• Create and maintain software stacks for Arm reference platforms.
• Break down specs and roadmap goals into clear tasks; help craft and deliver project plans.
• Guide Arm partners with hands-on technical advice and code reviews.
• Upstream patches, review community contributions, and keep our code healthy over time.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar (Master’s or PhD a plus).
• 5 + years of embedded or systems-software development.
• Strong C skills; some assembly and scripting (Python, Perl, or similar).
• Experience with GNU or LLVM toolchains and cross-compilation.
• Deep knowledge of one or more of the following: bootloaders, device drivers, kernel internals, power management, or secure firmware.
• Hands-on experience with multicore systems and cache-coherency concepts.
• Clear written and spoken English and a collaborative, inclusive communication style.
• Self-starter who can work both independently and across distributed teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with software security concepts and threat modeling.
• Track record of profiling, instrumentation, and performance tuning.
• Experience designing automated tests and continuous-integration pipelines.
• Comfort with Agile workflows and open-source contribution processes (Git, Gerrit, GitHub, or similar).

How we support you

• Growth & recognition– Annual learning budget and visible upstream impact.
• Flexibility– Hybrid work options plus generous paid time off.
• Well-being– Comprehensive health coverage and family-friendly policies.
• Inclusive culture– We celebrate different perspectives and help one another succeed.

Apply today—let’s build what’s next, together.