Director of Software Technology & Products

Overview

Join Arm’s Software Technology Management Group and help shape how millions of devices come to life. We’re seeking a collaborative, curious, and forward-thinking leader to steer the strategy for Arm’s platform firmware and software. In this role, you’ll bring together deep technical insight and a strong sense of customer value, turning advanced research into stable, scalable products used across our global ecosystem.

You’ll work closely with teams across hardware, software, and product management, and partner with customers, OEMs, and developers worldwide to ensure Arm software delivers exceptional experiences.

• Define and lead the strategy for platform firmware and software stacks that enable Arm-based SoCs and devices.
• Gather and manage requirements from a diverse set of sources both inside and outside of Arm while translating stakeholder needs into clear, testable specifications. Maintain end-to-end requirement traceability to guide engineering execution.
• Shape product roadmaps that turn research and prototype software into stable, customer-ready solutions.
• Guide the lifecycle of Arm software products — from concept to delivery and long-term support.
• Collaborate closely with architecture, silicon, and product teams to align system software capabilities with Arm’s technology roadmap.
• Partner with external customers, OEMs, and developers to understand real-world needs and improve the developer experience.
• Represent Arm in external forums and partnerships, sharing leadership in embedded technology.

• A proven background in system software or firmware development, ideally with experience in product-ready systems or SDKs.
• Wide expertise across software disciplines such as platform library optimization, real-time software and operating systems, C/C++ development, device drivers, and general hardware–software integration.
• Experience in Requirements Management, stakeholder management, and leading teams implementing software products from a strategic roadmap.
• Experience working with customers or ecosystem partners on embedded or low-level software.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a people-first leadership approach.

At Arm, you’ll shape the next generation of compute by building embedded software platforms that power billions of devices worldwide. You’ll lead a world-class team translating deep technology into products that transform industries and empower the Arm ecosystem to innovate faster.

If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email  All accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality and information concerning these requests will be disclosed only as necessary to provide the accommodation.

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. Some flexibilities may be limited by local legal or regulatory considerations.

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 do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Semiconductor Manufacturing, Software Development, and Computer Hardware Manufacturing

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