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Director of Software Technology Management

Job ID 2025-13753 Date posted Jun. 04, 2025 Location Cambridge, United Kingdom; Manchester, United Kingdom; Bristol, United Kingdom Category Software Engineering Apply

ROLE OVERVIEW

Join Arm’s Software Technology Management Group and help shape how millions of devices come to life.

We’re seeking a collaborative, curious, and forward-thinking leader to steer the strategy for Arm’s platform firmware and software. In this role, you’ll bring together deep technical insight and a strong sense of customer value, turning advanced research into stable, scalable products used across our global ecosystem.

You’ll work closely with teams across hardware, software, and product management, and partner with customers, OEMs, and developers worldwide to ensure Arm software delivers exceptional experiences!

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the strategy for platform firmware and software stacks that enable Arm-based SoCs and devices.
  • Gathering, and manage requirements from a diverse set of sources both inside and outside of Arm while translating stakeholder needs into clear, testable specifications. Maintaining end‑to‑end requirement traceability to guide engineering execution.
  • Shape product roadmaps that turn research and prototype software into stable, customer-ready solutions.
  • Guide the lifecycle of Arm software products — from concept to delivery and long-term support.
  • Collaborate closely with architecture, silicon, and product teams to align system software capabilities with Arm’s technology roadmap.
  • Partner with external customers, OEMs, and developers to understand real-world needs and improve the developer experience.
  • Represent Arm in external forums and partnerships, sharing our leadership in embedded technology.

Required Skills and Experience

  • A proven background in systemsoftware or firmware development, ideally with experience in product-ready systems or SDKs.
  • Wide expertise across software disciplines such as platform library optimization, real-time software and operating systems, C/C++ development, device drivers, and general hardware–software integration.
  • Experience in Requirements Management, stakeholder management and leading teams implementing software products from a strategic roadmap.
  • Success working with customers or ecosystem partners on embedded or low-level software.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a people-first leadership approach.

In Return:

At Arm, you’ll shape the next generation of compute building the embedded software platforms that power billions of devices worldwide. You’ll lead a world-class team translating deep technology into products that transform industries and empower the Arm ecosystem to innovate faster.

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Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation 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 or adjustment 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 100% 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

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Development and Support

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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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