Staff Software Engineer (GPU Customer Engineering)

Job ID 2026-19393 Date posted 24/09/2026 Location Shanghai, China Category Software Engineering

About The Role

Join Arm's Customer Engineering Team at our GPU Group in Shanghai, China, as a Staff Software Engineer! This role is for an experienced software engineer with strong knowledge of graphics and GPU drivers, a curiosity for deep technical problem‑solving, and a passion for delivering high‑impact products in close collaboration with strategic partners. This is a great opportunity, to work on flagship devices with the world's most successful mobile companies, to take the skills you have developed in early engineering career and see them used in a wider business context, to be part of and be well supported by a team of high performing experts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, maintain Android and Linux kernel-mode graphics drivers for advanced GPU architectures.
• Work closely with user-space driver teams, platform integrators, silicon partners, and internal architects to ensure robust GPU enablement across Linux, Android, and embedded systems.
• Work with top consumer electronics companies on their latest and greatest platforms.
• Integrate our software into flagship devices to showcase Mali's capabilities.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Proficient knowledge of Linux kernel and experience developing device drivers.
• Hands-on experience with DRM, KMS, GEM, IOMMU, DMA, Power, and other Linux kernel subsystems.
• Proficiency in C programming, debugging tools (GDB, perf, ftrace), and kernel tracing.
• Familiarity with the Android operating system, especially the graphics framework (SurfaceFlinger and HWC).
• Experience in tuning and optimizing memory and power-constrained embedded software.
• Familiarity with embedded systems, SoC bring-up, or performance tuning.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work directly with customers.
• Excellent team-working skills.
• Proficient oral and written English communication skills.
• Effective communicator with customers and adaptable to occasional travel.

“Preferred” Skills And Experience

• Knowledge of Vulkan or OpenGL ES and EGL Khronos APIs.
• Understanding of the GPU HW pipeline on mobile platforms.
• A track record of working on successful consumer electronics devices.
• Experience in large, multi-site software development projects.
• Knowledge of the full software life-cycle including specification development, test, and documentation.
• Experience with Agile software development.

In Return

At Arm, we offer you the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects alongside colleagues who demonstrate creativity and problem-solving skills in the industry. You'll be part of an encouraging and collaborative environment where innovation and excellence are prioritized. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Take your career to the next level with Arm and help us build the future of technology!

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

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.