Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Director of Software Engineering to lead our Userspace Performance and Optimisation teams. You will lead the full life cycle of software engineering and delivery to achieve the performance goals of Arm and its partners in userspace. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical background in performance analysis and optimisation, exposure to a variety of operating systems, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive large-scale initiatives in a fast-paced environment. A proven track record of navigating complex sets of overlapping requirements from multiple internal stakeholders as well as external customers, in a rapidly growing organisation, is a must.
Responsibilities:
* Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for all software development activities related to Userspace Performance and Optimisation.
* Lead a variety of userspace software development projects, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and resources are used efficiently.
* Collaborate with the business segment leadership to align delivery roadmaps with business objectives.
* Lead, grow and mentor existing high-performing engineering teams with presence in multiple countries whilst fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Work closely with Product Management, Technology Management, QA, and Operations teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.
* Implement standard methodologies and optimise software development processes to enhance team efficiency, improve product quality, and accelerate delivery.
* Identify and mitigate technical risks ensuring robust security, process compliance, and operational efficiency.
Skills and Experience:
* Demonstrated experience driving large-scale software development initiatives.
* Deep understanding of software performance analysis and optimisation and associated tools.
* Experience of direct customer and stakeholder management.
“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:
* Familiarity with open-source software and working within open-source ecosystems.
* Prior experience in Enterprise software production environments.
* An understanding of Arm architecture and Arm software ecosystem.
In Return:
Our UK offices are outstanding places to collaborate. If you are interested but unsure whether you tick all the boxes, we still would love you to reach out! We are keen to welcome versatile people into Arm!
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Hybrid Working at Arm
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