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Job ID 2023-7565 Location Raanana, Central District Date Posted Jan. 19, 2023 Category Software Engineering

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Software Engineering at Arm

You might not think you know us, but you do. Our software is all over Silicon Valley. In fact, it's right in the palm of your hand. Because the biggest names in tech, from your smartphone brand to the makers of the world's fastest supercomputer look to us for the most powerful advanced core processors.

When you think about what software development can stretch to at Arm, from physical IP to machine learning, you'll wonder why you didn't apply sooner. The real-world applications for our technology are so massive, your work will influence the lives up to 70% of the global population, whether it's through award-winning VR gaming or life-enhancing medical equipment. Here you'll develop a better, connected future.

Revolutionary Rewards

Learning and Development

We encourage our people to upskill as much as they want with a comprehensive learning and development package which includes technical development, mentoring, internal and external conferences, tech talks, and donut sessions. Whether you want to learn a new programming language, upskill your excel skills or read the latest articles on Microprocessor reporting we are with you to Spark the worlds potential.

Sabbatical

We'll always encourage you to take plenty of annual leave, so you stay fresh and inspired. But you know what really does it? When we encourage you to take an extended, paid 4 weeks' sabbatical after 4 years of service.

Progressive Leave

You're a human being, not a resource. And so it's important to us that we're there for you at significant points in your life. That's why we offer flexible progressive leave. Whether you're having kids, acting as a primary care giver or have lost a loved one, you'll be able to put your family first without worrying about your career.

Wellbeing

We create a safe space for you to look after your mental and physical health, with support ranging from medical insurance to the workplace mental health platform Unmind. Alongside a growing number of onsite gyms, yoga, cycling and running clubs. All of which comes with a flexible working policy to ensure you can live life and be your brilliant self.

Role Overview

The GPU Software Architects team are looking for an experienced and motivated graphics performance expert. You will be working across the organization to set the direction of our widely used product in the areas of software that cover graphics, driver and firmware performance.

Through performance analysis and requirements gathering, feature design and technical expertise, you will guide the work of a large SW engineering team influencing the wider organisation and GPU product.

You will be working with multi-disciplined engineering teams across Arm’s worldwide engineering centres, as part of a multi-site team.

What you will be involved with:

Working with a diverse set of architects you will be responsible for analysing performance aspects of the GPU, the software architecture, comprising the driver and GPU firmware. The analysis will involve studying the existing design and looking for improvement opportunities in the software architecture, and identifying opportunities in the HW that would benefit the software architecture and the GPU product. Potential areas of focus will range from the Khronos graphics API implementations, firmware and system integration aspects.

You will provide technical leadership to our development teams, where you guide the teams in the technologies you help to define. Plus you will work closely with wider teams across the GPU organization (such as HW, Technology Research etc), partners and customers.

We have an excellent track record of building up expertise in people, so this is a great opportunity to learn something new and interesting in a friendly and collaborative environment. Join a multinational, dynamic and highly motivated software development group where you will enjoy the support of your colleagues while being challenged by interesting technical problems.

About GPU Engineering

GPU Engineering produces graphical and compute processing hardware and software products for mobile, embedded and automotive industries. Our Mali™ Graphics Processor is the #1 shipping GPU. You will work with the world’s best companies, making world-leading products based on our IP alongside the best engineers in the world. We are a global team working across numerous sites and cultures. Your ideas will make a difference and you will have the opportunity to lead, challenge the status quo and ultimately change the world of media processing.

Please have a look at the following video to see what it’s like to work with us: https://youtu.be/F4tNBNBgYEY

Job Requirements

Skills & Experience required:

Strong background in graphics or driver development for established APIs.
Experience of analysing performance problems and defining solutions.
Have a self-driven, analytical and hands on approach to work.
Solid understanding of software development; ideally with C, C++ and python background.
Experience of software optimisation from the metal to high level.
Some experience in requirements analysis, software architecture definition and documentation.
Ability to work across a wide geographical area and multi discipline teams.
Experience of providing technical leadership.

Optional experience:

Experience of embedded systems or firmware development.
Solid understanding of CPU architectures, surrounding fabric and peripherals.
Experience of development in a Linux, Android or similar environment.
Experience of Khronos APIs, or other GPU driver internal topics.
Experience of people leadership.

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 any characteristic.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other locations to get our work done. We empower groups/teams to determine their hybrid working pattern, with an expected minimum attendance in the office of 20% per month, depending on the work, level of experience and team’s needs. 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.

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Life at Arm

Life in the office doesn't get any better. Especially when those offices are as sleek as ours. And the people are as creative and intuitive. Combine that with our popular ‘we, not I' mindset and you enjoy the kind of teamwork and togetherness rarely found elsewhere. We share so much in common, not least the same passion for progress, but we also welcome each other's diversity. Because, ultimately, we love to inspire and be inspired every day.

Everything Made Possible

Just how far do the possibilities of Arm's tech stretch? AI, Machine Learning, IoT… billions of people use our technology every day, spanning countless nations, industries and applications. Most people run their lives on Arm technology. So, you see: you really do know us.

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Being a Software Engineer at Arm means that you'll have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking technology that shape the world around us.

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The Arm technology has a massive impact on the world and you can see that from the 2000 people we were a few years ago to the 6000 we are today. That in itself leads to loads of opportunities to work on cool stuff and for your career.

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If you're a Software Engineer with generic skill sets, whether that's C, Python or whatever it might be – you'd come here to beat problems on a scale that no one else is doing.

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