Automation Engineer

Description:

Arm, a global leader in semiconductor and computing technologies, is seeking a highly skilled Staff Linux Release Automation Engineer to join its software integration and release team in Cambridge, UK. This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge Arm hardware designed for AI applications, contributing to the deployment of advanced software ecosystems built around Arm’s architecture.

As part of a collaborative, innovation-driven environment, you will be responsible for designing and maintaining automated release workflows, improving CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of complex Linux-based software systems. Your work will directly impact the successful deployment of Arm technologies across a variety of AI and embedded computing markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain release strategies for Linux-based firmware, drivers, and application stacks, including branching and maintenance workflows.

• Enhance and monitor CI/CD processes, ensuring efficient integration, testing, and release of software builds.

• Manage defect tracking and release logs, ensuring accuracy and compliance across release cycles.

• Lead complex automation and integration tasks, collaborating closely with cross-functional software and hardware teams.

• Continuously optimize release automation frameworks for performance, reliability, and scalability.

Required Skills and Experience

• Solid understanding of embedded Linux-based software stacks, including kernel, drivers, and user-space applications.

• Proven expertise in automating build, test, and release workflows, ideally using GitLab CI or similar systems.

• Strong experience with source control management (Git) and the ability to define effective branching strategies.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to lead projects and collaborate across distributed teams.

Preferred / “Nice to Have” Skills

• Experience with Docker containers, Jira, and other DevOps tools.

• Familiarity with software supply chain compliance, including open-source license management and SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials).

• Understanding of modern CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation in large-scale environments.

Why Join Arm

This role offers the chance to join a newly established team at Arm’s headquarters in Cambridge, where you’ll work hands-on with state-of-the-art Arm technologies shaping the future of AI and computing infrastructure. You will have the freedom to innovate, contribute directly to industry-leading products, and make a tangible impact on how Arm’s architecture integrates with global software ecosystems.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm promotes a balanced hybrid work environment that supports both collaboration and personal wellbeing. Teams are empowered to define their own hybrid models, ensuring optimal performance while maintaining flexibility.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all applicants and employees. The company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

If you require accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team for confidential assistance.