Senior Software Engineer – Networking for AI

Job Overview:

We are seeking accomplished Software Engineers with a deep knowledge of developing and testing high performance networking software that is leveraged by AI frameworks. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology—often before public release—on development platforms, software models, FPGAs, and early silicon.

About Arm:

Arm is the industry leader in microprocessor technology, powering a vast ecosystem with over 1,000 partners and 90 billion processors shipped. Our innovations drive the computing and connectivity revolution across AI data centres, cloud infrastructure, and networking appliances.

Responsibilities:

As a Software Engineer in the IAS Networking team, you will:

• Design, develop, test and optimise high-performance networking software on Arm platforms, along with test cases and sample applications to ensure production-quality software,

• Work closely with internal and external partners to enhance networking stacks, and automate CI/CD pipelines,

• Contribute to open-source projects by developing, upstreaming, and maintaining code.

• Adapt quickly to different layers of the networking software stack.

Essential Skills & Experience:

In addition to having at least five years’ experience in either software development and optimization or software validation and test automation; the successful candidate should be:

• Highly proficient in C and C++,

• Have a strong grasp of multicore processor architectures and low-level systems,

• Experienced at developing tests, and improving software quality,

• Experienced with distributed version control systems (e.g. Git),

• A clear, effective communicator (both written and verbal).

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

The following experience will be looked upon favorably:

• Familiarity with open-source software contribution processes,

• Highly proficient in Python,

• Hands on experience with network I/O drivers and L2-L7 networking stack consisting of data plane software such as DPDK, VPP, Snort, etc.

• Experience with networking software stack components for AI applications such as RoCE, libFabric, OpenMPI, NCCL, OneCCL, etc.

• Familiarity with PyTorch based training applications or concepts related to SDN and cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes and CNIs.

In Return:

We are proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect our culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to defy ordinary and shape outstanding!

• Partner and customer focus

• Teamwork and communication

• Creativity and innovation

• Team and personal development

• Impact and influence

• Deliver on your promises

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want our people to Do Great Things. If you need support or an accommodation to Be Your Brilliant Self 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 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.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

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.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other locations to get our work done. Within that framework, we empower groups and teams to determine their own particular hybrid working pattern, 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.

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Accommodations at Arm

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

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

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.