Senior Software Engineer in Cambridge

Job Overview

You will join the Generative AI team in Cambridge, UK, where you will help develop innovative AI-powered applications and use cases running on current and future Arm technologies, across smartphones and edge devices.

We are looking for curious, proactive, and collaborative individuals who are eager to learn and passionate about AI model deployment, performance optimization, and low-level software optimization of AI operators.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies, tackle challenging engineering problems, and grow your expertise alongside a highly skilled, supportive, and collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• You will work on a wide range of Generative AI use cases for edge devices, spanning text, audio, and image generation. Your work will involve exploring innovative algorithms, deploying AI models on edge devices, and developing advanced, low-level software optimizations to deliver outstanding performance on Arm hardware, including Arm Cortex-A CPUs and Arm Mali GPUs.
• This is a full-stack AI model deployment and optimization role, giving you the opportunity to work across the entire deployment journey, from investigating and adapting AI models to optimizing their execution on real devices, such as smartphones.
• Our work is highly collaborative and impactful, involving close cooperation with teams across Arm, direct engagement with customers, and active contributions to the open-source ecosystem. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with Arm KleidiAI, a successful library delivering optimized CPU kernels for Arm processors, integrated into leading AI frameworks such as LiteRT and ExecuTorch.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in using AI coding tools and agents to accelerate software development.
• Proficiency with software development in C, C++, and Python.
• Familiarity with SIMD instructions such as Neon, SVE, or GPU programming languages like OpenCL, CUDA, or Vulkan is highly valued.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues, customers and open-source contributors.
• Genuine enthusiasm to make a positive impact both within the team and in the broader AI ecosystem.

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience

• Expertise in Android software development with edge deployment ML frameworks like ExecuTorch and TensorFlow Lite.
• Solid understanding of ML operator primitives and quantization schemas.
• A strong passion for user experience and performance optimization. Experience in creating user interfaces is a plus.

In Return

If the above resonates with you, we would love to talk! Together, we will influence the direction of Generative AI on billions of devices worldwide. You will be given every chance to grow your skills, learn new ones, and shape your career within Arm.

Arm is a fantastic company to work for, with an open and accepting environment where we are encouraged to share our ideas and opinions, enabling collective creativity. In addition, at Arm, we recognize the importance of balancing work with personal growth and rest. That's why colleagues earn a special perk after four years with us: a four-week paid sabbatical! This time away is an opportunity to reset, pursue passions, recharge with family and friends, or simply take a break from the routine.

We can't wait to meet you!

Additional Information

Please note this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship, and therefore the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK without relying on sponsorship by Arm.

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.