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Software Engineer - Compilers

Job ID 2024-12963 Date posted Dec. 13, 2024 Location Cambridge, United Kingdom Category Software Engineering Apply

Job Overview:

Are you interested in working on pioneering compiler technology as part of our team of dedicated engineers working with the wider GNU community? We have an opening for an exciting and varied role in our GNU Tools team in Cambridge, UK.

In this role you will collaborate with the GNU community, contributing to the open-source GCC compiler and other GNU projects, to make the best use of Arm architectural features such as SVE and SME.

You may also help analyse and improve the performance of applications and benchmarks running on Arm hardware.

Previous experience working with GNU or other compiler toolchains will be desirable.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and implement changes to GCC compiler, libraries and open source applications to optimise benchmark workloads.
  • Improve the open-source GNU framework to better support Arm architectural features and core designs.
  • Participate in the open source GNU community, including reviews upstream and opportunities to attend and present at developer meetings.
  • Develop our automated test frameworks to defend the functionality and performance of our tools.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • C and/or C++ programming.
  • Experience of low-level software or hardware development that requires looking at computer architecture specifications like compilers, debuggers, models, etc
  • Effective communication skills to influence internal or external partners.
  • Application of software methodologies, tools, and processes, including code review.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

  • Open source community citizenship, including code commits and reviews.
  • Basic Linux administration, particularly installation and maintenance.
  • Optimising code for performance.

In Return:

In return all Arm employees are provided with vital training to succeed in their respective roles. 

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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.

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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.

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