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Job ID 2026-19035
Date posted Sep. 11, 2026
Location Chandler, Arizona
Category Hardware Engineering
Join Arm’s Chandler Characterization team to develop software infrastructure that enables post-silicon validation and characterization of next-generation Arm SoCs.
Staff Software Engineer – Post-Silicon Infrastructure
As a Staff Software Engineer – Post-Silicon Infrastructure, you will build scalable tools and frameworks that connect hardware, firmware, workloads, instrumentation, and data collection. You will help transform engineering experiments into reliable, repeatable capabilities used across Arm validation platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Develop reusable software infrastructure for post-silicon validation and characterization
- Build Python automation for workloads, platform controls, instrumentation, and data collection
- Develop scalable frameworks for repeatable and reliable test execution
- Collaborate across engineering teams to integrate, debug, and improve automated test methodologies
Required Skills and Experience:
We are looking for systems software experience with a focus on Linux, Python, automation, and developing reusable software frameworks for physical hardware environments.
- Strong Python development skills with experience building automation, frameworks, or orchestration tools
- Experience with Linux systems, APIs, software architecture, and development that follows configuration parameters
- Experience developing CI, regression, or automated test infrastructure for reliable unattended execution
- Experience debugging complex software and hardware interactions using logging, telemetry, and other diagnostic methods
- Ability to develop reusable solutions while collaborating with firmware, validation, systems, and infrastructure teams
“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:
Experience with embedded systems, hardware validation, or post-silicon environments is helpful, but deep characterization experience is not required.
- Experience with C/C++, embedded systems, firmware interfaces, or SoC platforms
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), lab instrumentation, telemetry, or equipment automation
- Experience developing APIs for hardware control, workload execution, data collection, and failure recovery
- Experience with YAML or other automation platforms that are guided by configuration data
- Understanding of silicon validation, characterization, power/performance, or system-level testing
You will succeed in this role by turning complex engineering workflows into reliable infrastructure that can scale across platforms and users. Curiosity, teamwork, and an interest in learning the post-silicon characterization domain will help you make an impact across Arm engineering teams!
Salary Range:
$198,100-$268,000 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
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 accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
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.
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Which companies sponsor visas for staff software engineers in Arizona?
Intel's Chandler campus, Amazon's Phoenix operations, PayPal, Axon, and GoDaddy are among the most active sponsors for staff software engineer roles in Arizona. Semiconductor firms tied to Arizona's chip manufacturing expansion and fintech companies headquartered in Scottsdale also sponsor regularly at this seniority level. Sponsorship history is visible through Department of Labor LCA disclosure data.
Which visa types are most common for staff software engineer roles in Arizona?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for staff software engineers in Arizona, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. Candidates already holding L-1 visa intracompany transferee status, O-1 visa extraordinary ability visas, or TN visa status (for Canadian and Mexican nationals) are also hired at this level without needing H-1B sponsorship.
Which cities in Arizona have the most staff software engineer sponsorship jobs?
Phoenix is the primary hub, with the highest concentration of tech employers and visa-sponsoring companies. Scottsdale and Tempe follow closely, driven by fintech, SaaS, and startup activity. Chandler is notable specifically for semiconductor and hardware-adjacent engineering roles, largely tied to Intel's significant presence there. Tucson has a smaller but active tech scene connected to the University of Arizona.
How to find staff software engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Arizona?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to find staff software engineer roles in Arizona without sorting through positions that don't sponsor. You can filter by location and role to see which Arizona employers are actively hiring at the staff level with sponsorship. This is more efficient than browsing general job boards where sponsorship details are rarely surfaced upfront.
Are there state-specific considerations for staff software engineers seeking sponsorship in Arizona?
Arizona's CHIPS Act investments have increased employer demand for senior engineers, particularly in semiconductor and hardware-adjacent software roles around the Phoenix metro. The University of Arizona and Arizona State University supply a pipeline of engineering talent, but employers frequently look internationally for staff-level candidates with specialized systems or distributed infrastructure experience. Prevailing wage requirements under H-1B rules apply based on the specific job location within Arizona.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored staff software engineer jobs in Arizona?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.