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Senior Software Engineer

Job ID 2026-16821 Date posted Jul. 08, 2026 Location Bengaluru, India Category Software Engineering Apply

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

The Software (CE-SW) group is responsible for developing and improving the software ecosystem around Arm's next generation architectures and systems. This means working with processors and other hardware technology not yet available to the public. You will join a team of Software Engineers who share a passion for leaving their mark on the future of computing.

We are looking for software engineers to join the Arm Fast Models team responsible for building high-performance software models of Arm-based systems. These models enable early software development, architecture exploration, and system validation before silicon is available. Members of the modelling team transform hardware designs and specifications into high-performance software representations of hardware systems and components.

In this role, you will develop functional models of CPUs, system IP, and complete Arm's reference platforms using C++ and SystemC, working closely with hardware and software teams across Arm.

If you are similarly passionate about innovative technologies, then we would love to hear from you!

  • Roles and Responsibilities

    • Participating in all phases of firmware development, including design, implementation, debugging, task estimation and breakdown, testing, and documentation.
    • Performing design and code reviews for other team members.
    • Working closely with other HW and SW teams to interface with and integrate with other components.
    • Analyze failures through log analysis, crash dump analysis, trace collection, and low-level debugging to identify root causes and drive issue resolution.
    • Perform silicon bring-up, board validation, firmware integration, and system-level validation on ARM-based embedded platforms.
    • Ensure compliance with quality standards, validation processes, and software development best practices across the engineering organization.

    Required Skills and Experience

    • Proficiency in C programming.
    • Experience of 6-9 years is a Must 
    • Experience designing embedded applications.
    • Proficiency in problem-solving and debugging skills.
    • Python and Bash/Shell scripts are required.
    • Knowledge of embedded Linux-based software stack.
    • Proficient with Git, Gitlab/Github API and version control scripting
    • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
    • Comfortable with uncertainty and resolving ambiguity, as you will be setting the direction.

    “Nice to have” Skills and Experience

    • Familiarity with Arm CPU and SoC system architectures.
    • Proficiency in C/C++ for systems or embedded development, with the ability to work with low-level components when needed 
    • Familiarity with Arm architecture (ideally , cache hierarchy, and coherency fabric topology, such as CMN) and boot processes, including early boot stages and firmware–hardware interaction 

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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.

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.

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Life at Arm

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