Staff Applications Engineer

This is an excellent opportunity to join Arm's Partner Enablement group! Applications Engineering is a sophisticated and wide-ranging role that combines deep technical expertise with outstanding interpersonal skills. We help Arm's collaborators and clients develop real-world applications based on Arm technology. They range from leading semiconductor companies to innovative start-ups, all working to bring exciting new products to market. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to be at the forefront of technological innovation, helping accelerate the development and adoption of embodied AI technologies.

Job Description

This is a customer-facing role committed to supporting Arm's Physical AI software platforms, ecosystem solutions, and next-generation compute technologies across Automotive and Robotics. You will join a highly skilled team providing technical support through customer cases, training, documentation, and enablement activities. This position provides strong opportunities for innovation, and technical expertise as Arm expands its Physical AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to partners and customers on firmware, software and system-level issues across Arm-based platforms.
• Support Physical AI solutions, including AI frameworks, software stacks and GPU technologies.
• Build and deliver customer training material (primarily remote).
• Test engineering work you're doing and provide technical feedback to product and engineering teams.
• Assist with reproducing customer issues, and root-cause analysis.
• Contribute technical blogs, knowledge articles, examples, and customer-facing documentation.
• Collaborate with AI, GPU, software, and ecosystem teams to improve customer experience and accelerate technology adoption.
• Travel occasionally to Arm sites and customer/partner locations.

Competencies and Work Experience

• 10+ years of experience in firmware and software development.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills.
• Experience debugging complex software stacks from firmware through OS and application layers (Linux, RTOS).
• An understanding of multi-processor systems, SoC or Compute Sub System design.
• Solid understanding of Arm processor architectures.
• Automotive software experience (TF-A, TF-M, SCP-firmware)
• Familiarity with Yocto and embedded Linux ecosystems.
• Experience working with AI/ML software stacks, GPU technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and customer-facing interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and collaborate across multiple technology domains.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX, or inference runtimes.
• Knowledge of GPU architecture, graphics drivers, compute APIs, or AI accelerators.
• Knowledge of ISP drivers and imaging software stacks.
• Experience in Robotics, Autonomous Systems, or Physical AI deployments.
• System bring-up and JTAG debugging expertise.
• Experience with RTL simulation environments and programming tools.
• Familiarity with functional safety (ISO 26262) and/or cybersecurity processes.

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.