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Principal Software Engineer

Job ID 2026-16536 Date posted Jan. 21, 2026 Location Bengaluru, India Category Software Engineering Apply

Principal Software Engineer

We are seeking an accomplished Software Engineer with a deep knowledge of developing high performance networking software that is leveraged by AI frameworks. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology and provide guidance and leadership to others in the Bengaluru office.

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 an important 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 the 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 an 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:

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.

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.

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