2017 Graduate Software Engineer - Graphics Drivers

Job description

Job Description

About the Role
ARM’s Media Processing Group (MPG) produces graphics hardware and software products for mobile and embedded devices. Our Mali™ Graphics Processors (GPUs) have an advanced, highly programmable architecture for accelerating 2D and 3D graphics, specifically tuned for high performance and energy efficiency.

The flagship Mali G71 multi-core GPU sets a new standard for graphics and compute performance with low energy consumption. Our OpenGL ES, OpenCL and Vulkan drivers support cutting edge gaming and state-of-the-art user interfaces on operating systems such as Linux and Android. To see the current Mali GPUs in action take a look at the Mali Developer Center ( http://www.malideveloper.com).

Our mission is to be the number one provider of 2D/3D Graphics technology on the planet. If you have a passion for graphics technology and want to shape the future of mobile devices, then we want to hear from you.

What will I be accountable for? We are expanding the Trondheim graphics software team and are looking particularly for embedded software engineers who have a strong knowledge of 3D/2D graphics along with proven technical skills. The role involves cooperating with graphics teams in Europe and Asia, as well as customers throughout the world. Applicants will be working within the software engineering team to develop graphics drivers for the current and the next generation of ARM graphics cores for various platforms.

Job Requirements

What skills, experience and qualifications do I need?

Essential:

·  Bachelors, Masters or PhD (computer science or electronics engineering) with good academic record.
·  Experience in 2D/3D graphics technology and standards such as OpenGL, OpenGL ES, OpenVG, M3G, Direct3D Mobile, DirectX, Metal, Mantle or Vulkan.
·  Knowledge of C/C++ .
·  Proficiency in problem solving and debugging skills.
·  Willingness and ability to contribute to process improvement initiatives.
·  Practical, organized and analytical approach to work.
·  Good English communication skills, oral and written.
·  Willingness to occasionally travel to ARM’s location in Cambridge and worldwide.

Desirable :

·  Knowledge of embedded OS and/or RTOS, including one or more of: embedded Linux, Android, Nucleus, Taizen.
·  Experience with device drivers, microprocessors and embedded system hardware architectures
ARM architecture knowledge.
·  Experience with assembler-level programming and debugging (ARM desirable but not essential).
·  Experience with version control systems like git or syn.
·  Experiences with embedded software environments such as cross-compilation or remote target debugging.
·  Experience in software optimisation and instrumentation.
·  Experience with Linux /UNIX and Microsoft Windows host environments.

What are the desired behaviours for this role?

At ARM, we are proud to have a set of behaviours that reflect our unique culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to defy ordinary and shape extraordinary. These behaviours are assessed as part of the recruitment process:

·  Partner and customer focus – Your tendency to put your partners and customers first in all that you do by understanding their needs and striving to achieve win-win solutions.
·  Collaboration and communication – Your ability to forge lasting relationships which are built upon mutual trust, open communication and sharing of information and success.
·  Creativity and innovation – Possessing a passion for driving continuous improvement through spotting opportunities and seeking the views of others.
·  Team and personal development – You take time to drive your own development, whilst also encouraging team members and partners to do the same.
·  Impact and influence – You listen to different perspectives, evaluate, persuade and carefully shape your work to deliver truly impactful results.

Deliver on your promises – You demonstrate a can-do attitude and you drive to overcome obstacles, acting with a sense of urgency because you’re passionate about what you do.

Benefits

Your particular benefits package will depend on position and type of employment and may be subject to change. Your package will be confirmed on offer of employment. ARM's benefits program provides permanent employees with the opportunity to stay innovative and healthy, ensure the wellness of their families, and create a positive working environment.

·  Annual Bonus Plan
·  Discretionary Cash Award
·  Compulsory pension plan
·  Insurance Package (travel, life, disability, health)
·  Broadband, Internet home connection
·  Two weeks paid leave for dads when baby is born
·  Holiday, 6 (six) weeks as per Norwegian Holiday Act
·  Sabbatical, 20 paid business days every four-years of service
·  Volunteering, One (1) paid working day each year (TeamARM)
·  Others, parental leave, subsidised lunch, fitness gym in building, game room, team and seasonal social events

About ARM

ARM® technology is at the heart of a computing and connectivity revolution that is transforming the way people live and businesses operate. From the unmissable to the invisible; our advanced, energy-efficient processor designs are enabling the intelligence in 86 billion silicon chips and securely powering products from the sensor to the smartphone to the supercomputer. With more than 1,000 technology partners including the world's most famous business and consumer brands, we are driving ARM innovation into all areas compute is happening inside the chip, the network and the cloud.

With offices around the world, ARM is a diverse community of dedicated, innovative and highly talented professionals. By enabling an inclusive, meritocratic and open workplace where all our people can grow and succeed, we encourage our people to share their unique contributions to ARM's success in the global marketplace.