Principal Software Engineer- Networking for AI

Arm is the top tier supplier of microprocessor technology, offering a wide range of processor IPs to address performance, power and cost requirements for almost all application markets. Combining a multifaceted ecosystem with over 1,000 partners delivering silicon, we have shipped more than 90 billion processors! Our technology is at the heart of a computing and connectivity revolution that is redefining the way people live, and businesses operate.

Job Overview:

Our team is responsible for high quality software ecosystem around Arm's current and next generation of processors. This frequently means working with processors and hardware technology not yet available to the public! We work on a range of development platforms, software models, FPGAs and early silicon.

You will join a wonderful team of Software Engineers who share a passion for wanting to stamp their mark on the future of computing. Our team plays a meaningful role in making Arm platform successful for AI data centers, cloud network infrastructure and building networking appliances. If you are passionate about innovative technologies and improving software quality, then we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

As a Principal Software Engineer in Infrastructure Application Solutions Networking team, you will be working on networking software stack for AI applications. You will be owning the product definition from inception to delivery. The responsibilities include:

· Driving overall system architecture and design of all individual components of AI NW software stack to ensure flawless operation of the entire product on Arm platform.

· Benchmarking, analyzing and optimizing the network software stack to provide best performance on Arm platform for running AI workloads.

· Working with open-source communities and key global partners to craft and release key software components aligned with Arm architecture.

· Collaborate with partners and customers across the globe to build and deliver high quality networking software stacks for Arm platform.

Required Skills and Experience:

Candidate should have master’s/bachelor's degree in computer science or an equivalent STEM degree or equivalent experience in the industry. In addition, candidate should:

· have a deep understanding of the requirements and functionalities of high-performance networking software with at least 15 years of experience in leading software product delivery.

· have outstanding grasp of computer architecture and operating systems and in-depth knowledge of data structures, algorithms and multi-core programming.

· be motivated to accept a variety of responsibilities in contributing to Arm’s success and capable of aspiring and mentoring junior members of the team.

· have excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to generate consistent, complete and concise written specifications.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

· Experience with open-source software contribution process and CI/CD pipelines.

· Hands on experience with network I/O drivers and L2-L7 networking stack consisting of data plane software such as DPDK, VPP, etc.

· Experience with networking software stack components for AI applications such as RoCE, libFabric, OpenMPI, NCCL, OneCCL, etc.

· Familiar with PyTorch based training applications or concepts related to SDN and cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes and CNIs.

In Return:

We are proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect our culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together. These behaviors are assessed as part of the hiring process:

• Partner and customer focus
• Collaboration and communication
• Creativity and innovation
• Team and personal development
• Impact and influence
• Deliver on your promises

We offer a hybrid approach to home and office working to provide an adaptable experience for all employees. We expect some working time to be spent in office, to promote a strong collaborative environment with good team integration but are accommodating to different home working requirements.

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Accommodations at Arm

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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.