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Staff Software Engineer

Job ID 2025-13503 Date posted Feb. 11, 2025 Location Trondheim, Norway Category Software Engineering Apply
Overview
Join an outstanding team crafting the future of graphics technology! At the forefront of innovation, our GPU team develops ground breaking solutions that power everything from mobile devices and automotive systems to machine learning, IoT, and beyond. Your work will directly influence the next generation of media processing - delivering high-performance, energy-efficient GPUs used by billions around the globe.

About the Role
We're seeking a skilled software engineer with strong experience in 3D graphics and a solid foundation in Windows system-level development to join our DirectX driver team. In this
role, you'll help build and optimize Direct3D 11 and 12 drivers for the latest Mali™ GPUs, enabling efficient communication between applications and GPU hardware.
You'll collaborate with dedicated engineers and industry-leading customers worldwide to build premium GPU solutions for Windows platforms - helping deliver outstanding graphics performance on next generation, power-efficient Windows devices!

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and optimize Direct3D 11 and 12 drivers for Mali™ GPUs.
  • Design and implement low-level software that interfaces between the OS graphics stack and the GPU hardware.
  • Minimize driver overhead to improve GPU performance and efficiency.
  • Collaborate closely with multi-functional teams and global partners to deliver robust, high-performance solutions.
  • Contribute to technical design discussions and craft future GPU capabilities.
Required Skills & Experience
  • Strong experience with 3D computer graphics, including hands-on work with high-performance, explicit graphics APIs such as Direct3D 12 (preferred), Vulkan, or Metal; experience with Direct3D 11, OpenGL, or OpenGL ES is also valuable.
  • Experience developing Direct3D 11 or 12 drivers is helpful. Alternatively, strong familiarity with Windows development at the operating system interface level relevant to graphics drivers - or the ability and determination to rapidly acquire this expertise.
  • Proficiency in current C++ (C++17 and newer).
  • University degree in computer science or a related field (such as mathematics or physics), or equivalent experience.
Nice to Have
  • Familiarity with GPU hardware architecture, including memory management, GPU-facing data structures, and GPU-specific synchronization mechanisms, particularly CPU-GPU coordination.
  • Understanding of parallel programming principles, including threading models, synchronization mechanisms, and techniques for resolving concurrency issues.
  • Debugging and problem-solving skills, especially when working across hardware and software boundaries.
  • Methodical, analytical, and meticulous approach to engineering challenges.
  • Proactive attitude with a focus on improving code quality, performance, and development processes.

In Return:

Arm is a global, diverse organization of dedicated, innovative, and highly capable people. We believe great ideas come from a vibrant and inclusive workplace where everyone can grow, succeed, and share their outstanding contributions! You will join a multi-cultural team with varied skills and experience. You will have access to a huge variety of technologies and systems to learn and will be supported every step of the way!

Our benefits package in Norway includes competitive pay, private medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, 20 days of sabbatical every 4 years, parental leave, supplementary pension, and wellness benefits.

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Accommodations at Arm

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 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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Working in software engineering at Arm is about shaping a future of technology for which we don't yet have words. Our engineers lead innovation in physical IP, AI and machine learning, cloud architecture, automotive tech, and every aspect of computing that matters.

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.

Drive change on Arm

At Arm, you'll influence 95% of the world's connected devices and all their applications. From healthcare and infrastructure to virtual reality, you'll affect nearly all industries worldwide, racing toward new milestones and achievements together.

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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 there are creative and compassionate. 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. Ultimately, we love to inspire and be inspired every day.

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