Staff Hardware Design Engineer - ISP, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Staff Hardware Design Engineer - ISP

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At Arm, we architect the building blocks of the modern digital world. The Machine Readable Specifications (MRS) team plays a foundational role in this mission by developing the specification infrastructure that enables scalable, automated generation and validation of Arm IP.

We build and maintain high-quality, structured specifications that serve as the single source of truth for internal teams and external partners. These specifications drive automated tooling and system integration across Arm’s hardware and software ecosystem.

Job Description

As a Software Engineer in the MRS team, you will help develop and maintain tools in python and infrastructure for authoring, validating, and consuming machine-readable specifications of Arm’s processor and system IP.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for implementing new features, resolving issues, and improving the quality of our specification workflows. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and specification authors, contributing to the efficiency and reliability of a growing platform

Responsibilities

Develop and improve Python tools for working with YAML/XML/JSON based specifications.
Implement and test software components that validate or transform architectural specification data.
Contribute to improving the authoring experience and consistency of specifications.
Collaborate with partners across IP development and tooling teams to understand requirements.
Participate in code reviews and help maintain a high standard of code quality and documentation.

Required Skills and Experience

Proficiency in Python or a similar programming language..
Strong problem-solving skills.
Experience using Git for version control and collaborative development.
High attention to detail and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code.
Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance.
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
Awareness of coding standards, testing, version control, and automation best practices.
Ability to use Bash or other shell environments for scripting and development workflows.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience

Understanding of build systems, testing frameworks, and CI environments (e.g., Jenkins CI).
Proficiency in manipulating structured data formats such as XML, JSON, and YAML.
Basic understanding of Makefiles and build automation.
Familiarity with schema validation techniques (e.g., XSD, JSON Schema).
Experience writing or maintaining user documentation using Sphinx or similar tool.
Interest in hardware design concepts (e.g., registers, memory maps, interrupts, clocks, resets).

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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Associate

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Semiconductor Manufacturing, Software Development, and Computer Hardware Manufacturing

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Location:: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Salary:: £100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:: FullTime
Category:: Engineering