Staff DevOps Engineer Embedded Linux

Arm; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Release Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on integrating and releasing software stacks for AI-driven hardware. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of embedded Linux-based systems and a strong ability to automate software build processes. You will be responsible for deploying branching strategies and enhancing CI/CD pipelines. Competitive benefits and a flexible hybrid working model are offered, promoting both performance and personal well-being.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded Linux-based software stack is essential.
• Proven ability to automate software build, test, and release workflows.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deploy branching and release strategies for software.
• Monitor CI/CD and defect logging for software releases.
• Lead larger and more complex tasks in collaboration with others.

Skills

Knowledge on embedded Linux-based software stack

Expertise in automating software build, test and release workflows

Effective communicator

Tools

GitLab CI

Docker

Jira

Job description

Job Overview

As an experienced release engineer, you will join a small team to integrate and release a software stack (firmware, Linux, device drivers and applications) for a new range of Arm hardware devices aimed at AI use cases. This team is part of the wider software group in Arm. Our mission is to ensure successful deployment of the Arm architecture into key software ecosystems. This role is based in our Cambridge office.

Responsibilities

• Deploying branching and release strategies, including for maintenance releases
• Improving and monitoring CI/CD, defect logging and tracking for releases
• Taking the lead on larger / more complex tasks and working with others to accomplish them

Required Skills and Experience

• Knowledge on embedded Linux-based software stack
• Expertise in automating software build, test and release workflows with previous experience on GitLab CI automation
• Understanding source code management and defining branching strategies
• Effective communicator and ability to collaborate well within and across teams

Nice To Have Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with containers (docker), source control (git), CI systems (GitLab) and Jira
• Awareness of software supply chain compliance (software component analysis, open-source licenses, SBOMs)

In Return

This is an opportunity to join a new team in Arm’s headquarters in Cambridge, UK! You’ll be working hands-on with the latest Arm technologies and have a direct impact on successfully deploying it into a variety of markets.

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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 [e-mail]. 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.