Staff Team Lead - SoC Software

Job ID 2026\-19215 Date posted Sep. 08, 2026 Location Cambridge, United Kingdom Category Software Engineering

Job Overview:
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Arm is redefining what is possible in cloud and data center computing. Our Neoverse platforms are helping power the next generation of infrastructure – combining advanced silicon with the system software required to turn ambitious technology into production\-ready solutions.

We have a requirement for a Staff Software Engineer in the Infrastructure Solutions Software team in our CE\-SW group. This role combines hands\-on technical leadership with responsibility for leading and developing a team of engineers delivering complex software for our cloud and data center products.

You will provide technical direction to the team, develop engineering capability and drive effective delivery across SoC, firmware and system software.

This is an opportunity to make an impact at scale!

Responsibilities:
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You will:

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, providing technical direction, coaching and line management while remaining hands\-on.


• Drive the team’s technical execution across SoC, firmware and system software from pre\-silicon through silicon bring\-up and production readiness.


• Drive engineering planning and execution, translating requirements into technical tasks, estimates and deliverables for the team.


• Collaborate across hardware, software, architecture and other engineering teams to manage dependencies, resolve technical issues and deliver high\-quality software.

• Strong experience delivering complex system software within the embedded or infrastructure SoC space.


• Experience leading and developing engineers, with strong technical leadership and interpersonal skills.


• Strong knowledge of low\-level systems, including bootloaders, device drivers, OS fundamentals (preferably Linux), and computer architecture.


• Strong background in C (or a similar language) programming, with proven skills in debugging and optimising software.


• Excellent problem\-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams.

• Knowledge of Linux kernel, Trusted Firmware\-A (TF\-A), UEFI EDK II, OpenBMC or Kernel\-based Virtual Machine (KVM).


• Knowledge of server\-class SoCs, including RAS, power management, PCI Express (PCIe), Compute Express Link (CXL), memory and virtualization.

Join us and help shape world\-class infrastructure technology at Arm! This is your chance to grow, develop new skills, and build a successful career at a leading technology company.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Accommodations at Arm
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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
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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
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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.

Salary Range:
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£97,300 * £131,700

per year

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