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Director of Software Engineering – Windows Drivers

Job ID 2024-12093 Date posted Nov. 21, 2024 Location Seattle, Washington Category Software Engineering Apply

Director of Software Engineering - Windows Drivers

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Director of Software Engineering to lead our Windows Drivers team. As a leader, you will lead the full life cycle of software solutions of a Windows Drivers ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical background in Microsoft Windows OS, strong leadership skills, and the ability to execute on a product oriented strategy in a fast-paced environment. Based in Seattle, US, this is an opportunity to join a multifaceted, collaborative, and driven team, and provides a genuine opportunity to craft the best outcomes for Arm.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for all Windows development activities related to a Windows Platform/SoC.
  • Build, lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team embedding a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with engineering teams to ensure the successful delivery of Windows-based software products.
  • Provide hands-on guidance in software development, resolve technical challenges and drive platform efficiency.
  • Implement standard methodologies and optimize software development processes to enhance team efficiency, improve product quality, and accelerate delivery.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks ensuring robust security, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Required Skills and Experience :

  • Demonstrated experience leading large software development teams!
  • Deep understanding of the Microsoft Windows operating system, APIs, development frameworks, and associated toolchains.
  • Experience in device driver development, (DirectX, DirectML and other peripherals) including WHQL Certification
  • Proficiency in programming languages like C, C++, C#, .NET and other Windows technologies.
  • Experience in security, performance tuning, system architecture, releasing and maintenance with Windows.

“Nice To Have”:

  • Experience of the wider AI ecosystem, Microsoft’s and others
  • Familiarity with ARM architecture and software ecosystems
  • Experience with leading software/firmware teams delivering end products to market

In Return:

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Salary Range:

$273,020-$369,380 per year

We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.

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.

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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