Director of Software Engineering (Systems Software)

OVERVIEW

Arm is looking for a Director of Software Engineering to help lead a broad organisation spanning Systems Software (Kernel, Firmware, Power), Userspace (Performance and Enablement) and System Modelling tools.

This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of low-level systems software and large-scale engineering delivery. You’ll guide a distributed team of 60+ engineers (within a wider organisation of 300+), shaping software that directly influences the performance, efficiency, and scalability of Arm-based platforms!

You’ll bring together expertise across kernel, drivers, and userspace to deliver meaningful improvements in real-world systems, while collaborating across Arm and the wider open‑source ecosystem.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead and develop a globally distributed organisation of 60+ engineers
• Align priorities across kernel, drivers, and userspace teams
• Collaborate with architecture, hardware, and product groups to deliver co‑optimised solutions
• Set clear roadmaps that balance near‑term delivery with long‑term strategy
• Build strong leadership capability and support the growth of senior engineers
• Influence across a complex organisation to bring teams together around shared goals

WHAT YOU BRING

• Experience leading large, distributed software engineering teams (60+ engineers)
• Strong systems software background, with hands‑on experience in one or more of the following:
• Linux kernel development
• Device driver development (e.g. media, graphics, or similar subsystems)
• Power and performance engineering, including system‑level optimisation
• Ability to connect low‑level implementation (kernel, drivers, firmware) to system‑level performance, efficiency, and scalability outcomes
• Track record of delivering measurable improvements in performance, power, or system behaviour in production environments
• Experience developing high‑performing teams and growing senior technical leaders
• Credibility to engage deeply with engineers across the stack and influence technical direction

NICE TO HAVE

• Media, graphics, or multimedia subsystem experience
• Android or userspace performance exposure
• Familiarity with Arm architecture or hardware/software co‑design
• Experience working with open‑source communities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Hybrid working: 2 days per week in our Cambridge office
• Clear progression path toward Senior Director level

Salary Range

£168,300 - £227,700 per year

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.