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Android/Linux BSP Software Engineer

  • Shanghai, China
  • IT development

Job description

Job description

The Board Support Package (BSP) team are a cross-site team that create, provide and maintaining BSPs for Mali graphics, compute, display and video stack development. Targeted platforms include FPGA boards for new hardware, development boards using early silicon, public community development boards, end user device prototypes and final products. You will work closely with multi-disciplined engineering teams across ARM to understand their requirements and ensure Mali technology delivers the best experience on their development board. You will be responsible for bringing up the latest Android and Linux kernel releases on our FPGA and customer boards as well as integrating our graphics drivers.

This role provides a unique opportunity to see first iterations of products and technology that millions of people will use around the globe.

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About the Role

We are looking for an experienced embedded software engineer who has expert knowledge of building and bringing up Linux and Android and enjoys working with new development hardware. The role involves a wide range of skills to integrate kernel device drivers and graphics systems into fully functional development platforms.

ARM’s Media Processing Group (MPG) designs graphics hardware with software drivers for mobile and embedded devices. Our ARM® Mali™ Graphics Processors Units (GPUs) have an advanced, highly programmable architecture for accelerating 2D and 3D graphics specifically tuned for high performance and energy efficiency. We also design display controllers and hardware video decoders to offer fully integrated graphics hardware systems. ARM MPG licenses its graphics products to System-on-Chip developers as well as end-user device manufacturers. Our mission is to be the number one provider of 2D/3D graphics technology on the planet by finding the fastest, cleanest and most efficient solutions to every problem. If you have a passion for embedded software and want to shape the future of mobile devices, then we want to hear from you.

Job description

The Board Support Package (BSP) team are a cross-site team that create, provide and maintaining BSPs for Mali graphics, compute, display and video stack development. Targeted platforms include FPGA boards for new hardware, development boards using early silicon, public community development boards, end user device prototypes and final products. You will work closely with multi-disciplined engineering teams across ARM to understand their requirements and ensure Mali technology delivers the best experience on their development board. You will be responsible for bringing up the latest Android and Linux kernel releases on our FPGA and customer boards as well as integrating our graphics drivers.

This role provides a unique opportunity to see first iterations of products and technology that millions of people will use around the globe.

Job Requirements

Education & Qualifications

University degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or related subject although other disciplines will also be considered with relevant experience.

Essential Skills & Experience

·  Demonstrate expert knowledge and experience of configuring and building Linux and Android
·  Expert knowledge of C programming
·  Familiar with Linux kernel development cycles
·  A history of solving problems on embedded platforms
·  Proficiency in problem solving and debugging skills
·  Motivated, result-focused engineer with excellent team working skills
·  Excellent English communication skills, oral and written

Desirable Skills & Experience

·  Experience in 2D/3D graphics and compute technology and standards such as OpenGL, OpenGL ES, EGL, Direct3D Mobile, DirectX, OpenCL
·  Knowledge of the graphics framework of at least one embedded operating system
·  Experience in Java, C++, and scripting languages such as Python
·  Experience in large, multi-site software development projects
·  Experience of Agile software development

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
·  Statutory Social Benefits: - Medical, Pension & Maternity
- Work related injury
- Unemployment & Housing fund

·  Commercial Benefits: - Medical, Travel & Life Insurance
- Annual Health Check

·  Allowances, Transportation & Meal
·  Sick Leave, 6 days annually
·  Holiday, 12 days for the 1st year increasing 1 day every calendar year up to 20 days maximum
·  Sabbatical, 20 paid business days every four-years of service
·  Volunteering, One (1) paid working day each year (TeamARM)
·  Others, holiday gifts, congratulations, team and 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.

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