Senior Tools Developer/Lead, Cambridgeshire

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Senior Tools Developer/Lead, Cambridgeshire

Client:arm limited

Location:Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:Other

EU work permit required:Yes

Job Reference:faeabb878b4

Job Views:6

Posted:03.03.2025

Expiry Date:17.04.2025

Job Description:

The Role

We are looking for a hardworking software engineer with proven understanding of Java or modern C++, to join our Streamline developer tools team. Streamline touches all layers of the software stack, collecting performance data from across a target system and providing our users with rich data visualizations in the host tool.

The role involves cooperating with highly motivated engineers from different backgrounds, and customers throughout the world, to design and develop the next generation of Arm's performance analysis tools for Arm CPUs. Engineers on the team develop new features, maintain existing ones, and support the engineering infrastructure for build, test, and continuous integration. The team also helps to support both internal and external users, and contributes to our developer documentation, developer website, and community forums.

About the group Strategy & Ecosystems

STE is to help our customers craft creative and energy efficient Arm-Powered products, using powerful and easy to use development tools. Our mission is to build or enable tools that improve Arm system performance, productivity or time to market.

We are growing the team to help deliver features that support the full breadth of Arm's product portfolio. Our tools are used to optimize the latest smart cars, drones, mobile games, and machine learning applications; your ideas will make a difference and help to bring world-beating products to market.

Responsibilities:

  • Code development and associated testing.
  • Undertaking any CI/CD requirements.
  • Working in an Agile cadence and driving continuous improvement.
  • Potential to be team leader, which involves organizing/supporting the team in day-to-day activities.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Strong software development skills using Java or C++.
  • Experience writing quality code; understands importance of testing, code reviews, static analysis, etc.
  • A good university degree in an engineering, scientific or mathematical field, or equivalent experience.
  • Responsible for setting the direction in some part of their project.

"Nice To Have" Skills and Experience:

  • Experience of optimization and profiling for software applications, system software.
  • Experience with scripting, in a language such as Python, and using the Linux command line.
  • Familiarity with Linux/POSIX development, or low level Linux/Android systems programming.
  • Crafting data visualizations and user interface designs.

In Return:

Arm is a global, diverse organisation 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!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in any way against any employee or applicant for employment.

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