Job Description

Introduction
ARM designs and develops CPUs, 2d/3d graphics processors, complex system IP, supporting software development tools and physical libraries. Key to the success of ARM is a strong software ecosystem to enable and drive the use of ARM technology in the marketplace.

The Strategic Software Alliance group in ARM is responsible for developing and managing business and technical relationships with key software partners including Microsoft, Google and many open source organizations. This group ensures that the ARM Partnership gets the very best in software support, and keeps our Software Partners updated and motivated in supporting the latest ARM processor technology.

We are currently looking for a Web Software Technologist to help drive development of browser and OS software optimization on ARM platforms for the Home and Mobile Markets. Externally to ARM this will involve working with some of the top software developers and companies to ensure the best software runs really well on ARM. You will be responsible for promoting ARM to various software communities and producing technical marketing collateral including but not limited to white papers, video tutorials, webinars and blogs. Internally this role will define and track key projects that our software engineering teams will work on to help ensure the Worldwide Web performs optimally on ARM-Powered products.

Key Responsibilities
• Deliver key software partner content wins for ARM processor products
• Create relationships and work with the best external browser and browser framework software developers in the industry worldwide
• Explain the benefits to software partners of engaging and supporting browsers and browser frameworks on ARM across a broad spectrum of device profiles including DTV, Set-top box, Tablets and phones
• Develop and maintain Web browser technical marketing collateral – for arm.com and for direct presentation
• Represent Software Partner needs within ARM and provide the direction and feedback to ARM business units, engineering, marketing and management regarding Software Partner technical and business requirements
• Providing regular updates and training to internal ARM personnel
• Supporting the ARM sales teams in customer accounts
• Understand and deliver ARM silicon Partner engagements with relevant software partners
• Creation of whitepapers and technical material targeted at OEM’s and software developers

Job Requirements

Job Requirements

Education
•  BS/BA required

Key attributes/skills
• Extensive software practitioner knowledge on ARM platforms in applications or middleware, optimization experience useful
• Experience with operating systems like Android and embedded Linux would be an advantage
• Experience with Set-top Box and DTV software stacks based around DLNA and Android
• Understanding of browser engines such as Gecko and browser frameworks such as webkit
• Web development and HTML/CSS/JavaScript knowledge would be an advantage
• Understanding of ARM cores, tools, boards, applications software, and systems
• Dynamic, self-starting individual with the ability to excite and instill confidence in Partners in supporting ARM technology
• Excellent communication and team-working skills - able to work with all levels – management, engineering and executive
• Excellent presentation skills with ability to clearly express technical concepts and the ARM value proposition to audiences large and small
• Willing to travel up to 20% of work schedule, globally

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