Staff Software Engineer in Test

Job ID

Date posted Aug. 20, 2025

Location Bengaluru, India

Category Software Engineering

Job Overview

The Software (CE-SW) group is responsible for developing and improving the software and Firmware ecosystem around Arm's next generation Solutions. This means working with processors and other hardware technology not yet available to the public. You will join a team of Software Engineers who share a passion for leaving their mark on the future of computing. Arm is seeking skilled, experienced, and highly motivated Software QA expert to join our Software Engineering group.

Are you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to be part of a Firmware QA team transforming automotive computing landscape? We would like to hear from you

Roles and Responsibilities

You will be responsible for driving productization team test and integrations solutions to deliver production quality firmware together with established teams working on ARM solutions. Developing test cases and test environments for validating firmware to both Arm internal and customer specified test specifications across various test categories. You will define entry and exit criteria for the firmware releases in alignment with partner teams. Ensure maximum validation coverage to different features, firmware flows by covering Basic acceptance criteria, functional, non-functional, stress testing.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven 10+ years of experience Software/System testing for Firmware, Integration of SW, and SW bring up with various test environments like Simulation, Emulation, FPGA based, Board farm etc. Also hands on experience in automation of tests and software releases.
• Hands on experience in end to end software verification and validation of firmware development for automotive compute sub system or full system (pre-silicon and post-silicon)
• Experience in firmware software development and validation of BOOT, RSE, TF-A, Xen, Zephyr etc.. with Linux based environments.
• Proficient with C, C++, Python, Bash/Shell scripts, Git, Pytest, Gitlab/Github, Virtualization SW, API and version control scripting
• We look for passionate test leader who enjoys leading and testing topics and present defects comfortably
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent written and spoken English.

"Nice to have" Skills and Experience

• Good understanding of computer architecture, micro architecture concepts – ideally Arm architecture.
• Highly skilled in debugging, with the ability to navigate complex software stacks and deliver effective solutions. Adaptable to different roles and responsibilities throughout the productization journey
• Leading team technically to achieve project milestones by taking ownership in evolving scenarios

In Return

Based in Bangalore India, this is an opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative, and driven team, and provides a genuine opportunity to craft the best outcomes for Arm.

Accommodations at Arm

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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.