Staff Software Engineer - Linux Kernel

Job Overview Arm is best known for the smartphone CPU and GPU technology connecting billions of people all over the world. Now we are building new software teams to take us to the next level.

Technology built on Arm is all around us, from industrial and automotive applications, to the IoT, to the desktop and data centre. ‘Wherever Computing Happens’, we need to enable Arm by providing software solutions that interface higher-level software stacks with the hardware itself.

Responsibilities Our Open-Source Software group is enabling new Arm architecture in projects such as kernel, firmware, system control and driver development, for a variety of target sectors. Software on Arm must be fast, efficient, and secure, and support the very latest Arm architectural features and standards. We’re looking for software engineers with experience of writing low-level C code, standards-based firmware, and operating system design who enjoy working as part of the wider open-source community.

Your Day-to-day Responsibilities Include

• Being a member of the core arm64 Linux Kernel team responsible for maintaining the upstream Linux port and our internal codelines headed for upstream
• Integrate various new features developed by core arm64 Linux Kernel team to internal code lines and maintain them for internal and external use
• Work to maintain and improve the quality of the Linux kernel, KVM on arm64, monitoring and improving test systems
• Develop tests to validate features and improve CI coverage
• Upstream new tests and fixes
• Investigate test failures reported externally and internally
• Work closely with new hardware platform bring up teams, debugging issues and supporting Linux kernel, KVM changes
• Follow and support KernelCI community and linux-next maintenance needs

**Required Skills and Experience :**

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient C programmer
• Desire and ability to work as part of a team
• Credible experience maintaining internal Linux codelines
• Experience of debugging issues on across various Linux subsystems
• Familiar with Python scripting and automation

**“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :**

• Armv8-A Architecture
• Arm64 assembly language
• Understanding of Linux Memory Management and Virtualisation
• Experience of submitting patches to Linux mailing list and reviews

**In Return:** Our Bangalore offices are amazing places to collaborate. We also have some scope to adapt the job role and title for the right person - 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!

Additional Information **10x Mindset at Arm** 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. Read more about how we bring the 10x mindset to life on the Arm blog.

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**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 applicat…