Senior Manager, Engineering Governance & Compliance

Job Overview

Interested in shaping how Arm develops safe, secure and reliable products as technology and industry expectations continue to change?

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Engineering Governance & Compliance to join our Central Engineering Quality and Compliance team.

At Arm, we strive to keep pace with new standards and regulations while making our development practices simpler and more effective. With this exciting new role, we want to bring the best ideas from across the industry, improve how we work and leverage AI and automation to reduce unnecessary effort and establish clarity and consistency.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with Engineering teams, challenge existing practices, introduce practical improvements and help us prepare for what's next!

Responsibilities

• Own, develop and improve Quality and Functional Safety frameworks, processes, templates and engineering methodologies across IP, software and systems.
• Prepare Arm for emerging standards and regulations, assessing applicability, identifying gaps and introducing relevant industry best practices.
• Improve engineering methods and quality reviews, accross Arm broad portfolio- from Cloud AI and Edge AI to Physical AI, working with Engineering teams to strengthen quality criteria, simplify activities and integrate compliance into existing development workflows, from requirements through verification.
• Explore AI and automation for Quality and Compliance, developing solutions that reduce manual work, improve consistency and make assurance more efficient.
• Provide independent governance and compliance oversight and build capability, advising Engineering leaders, delivering training and strengthening competence across Arm.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in engineering quality, compliance or methodology development within semiconductor hardware, software or complex systems.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and engineering best practices, particularly Automotive SPICE, Functional Safety and Cybersecurity.
• Good understanding of semiconductor and software development lifecycles, with the ability to translate complex requirements into practical methods.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvements, influencing senior stakeholders and challenging established practices constructively.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience developing technical teams or delivering training.

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience

• Experience applying AI, automation or data analytics to improve engineering processes would be valuable. Knowledge of emerging regulations, including the EU AI Act, and experience in Automotive, AI/ML or Robotics would also be welcome.

In Return

At Arm, you'll join a collaborative and supportive global team, working at the forefront of Automotive, Robotics, and Physical AI technologies. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our Central Engineering Quality and Compliance team., helping shape the quality, safety, and reliability of next-generation technologies.

You'll work alongside experienced engineering and quality professionals, with opportunities to develop your expertise, influence engineering practices, and contribute to continuous improvement across Arm.

We offer a welcoming, inclusive, and high-performance working environment, alongside opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package.

Additional Information

Please note that a relocation package (including visa sponsorship support) is available for this role, for candidates who require it.

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Our 10x Mindset

At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset

Use of AI in Your Application

At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact accommodations@arm.com so we can support you.

Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations

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

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

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.