Director of Software Engineering (Media and Performance)

Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and innovative Director of Software Engineering to lead our Userspace Performance and Optimisation teams. You will lead the full life cycle of software engineering and delivery to achieve the performance goals of Arm and its partners in userspace. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical background in performance analysis and optimisation, exposure to a variety of operating systems, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive large-scale initiatives in a fast-paced environment. A proven track record of navigating complex sets of overlapping requirements from multiple internal stakeholders as well as external customers, in a rapidly growing organisation, is a must. Responsibilities Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for all software development activities related to Userspace Performance and Optimisation. Lead a variety of userspace software development projects, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and resources are used efficiently. Collaborate with the business segment leadership to align delivery roadmaps with business objectives. Lead, grow and mentor existing high-performing engineering teams with presence in multiple countries whilst fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Work closely with Product Management, Technology Management, QA, and Operations teams to deliver projects on time and within scope. Implement standard methodologies and optimise software development processes to enhance team efficiency, improve product quality, and accelerate delivery. Identify and mitigate technical risks ensuring robust security, process compliance, and operational efficiency. Skills And Experience Demonstrated experience driving large-scale software development initiatives. Deep understanding of software performance analysis and optimisation and associated tools. Experience of direct customer and stakeholder management. “Nice To Have” Skills And Experience Familiarity with open-source software and working within open-source ecosystems. Prior experience in Enterprise software production environments. An understanding of Arm architecture and Arm software ecosystem. In Return Our UK offices are outstanding places to collaborate. 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! 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.