Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships
About the role
The Senior Manager in Strategic Partnerships at Arm will focus on scaling the Windows on Arm ecosystem by defining and leading strategies that drive developer adoption across key strategic partners. This role requires close collaboration with engineering, product, ecosystem, and partner teams to build the future of platforms and experiences composed for developers on Arm.
Responsibilities
Define the end-to-end strategy to grow developer adoption across Windows on Arm and adjacent ecosystems
Identify high-impact workloads, developers, and ISVs to prioritize for adoption and optimization on Arm
Develop long-term ecosystem plans that align partner roadmaps with Arm’s platform and business strategy
Drive differentiation through developer experience, tooling, and platform value propositions
Lead joint initiatives with strategic partners such as Microsoft, OEMs, and ISVs to accelerate developer engagement
Build and scale developer programs, including porting initiatives, accelerator programs, and education and community engagement models
Drive lighthouse applications and reference use cases that showcase platform capability and readiness
Partner with marketing and events teams to highlight ecosystem progress at key industry moments such as Microsoft Build, Ignite, and GitHub Universe
Reduce friction for developers building on Arm by improving tooling, SDKs, and workflows
Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver best-in-class developer experiences across compilers, runtimes, and development environments
Enable scalable learning paths, documentation, and technical resources for developers
Requirements
10+ years of experience in developer ecosystems, partnerships, product management, or related roles
Experience working with developers, ISVs, and technical platforms at scale
Proven track record of driving cross-company initiatives with strategic partners
Strong understanding of developer workflows, tools, and software platforms
Experience with software ecosystems spanning client, cloud, or edge environments
Strategic problem solver with the ability to operate in ambiguity
Experience building and scaling ecosystem or go-to-market programs
Qualifications
Experience with Windows ecosystem and/or Windows on Arm
Familiarity with developer platforms such as GitHub, Visual Studio, and cloud development environments
Experience in developer relations, software engineering, or technical product management
Experience with AI/ML workloads and application optimization
Knowledge of heterogeneous compute platforms (CPU, GPU, NPU)
Experience building developer communities or open-source ecosystems
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Skills
Nice to have: Experience with Windows ecosystem and/or Windows on Arm
Nice to have: Familiarity with developer platforms such as GitHub, Visual Studio, and cloud development environments
Nice to have: Background in developer relations, software engineering, or technical product management
Nice to have: Experience with AI/ML workloads and application optimization
Nice to have: Knowledge of heterogeneous compute platforms (CPU, GPU, NPU)
Nice to have: Experience building developer communities or open-source ecosystems
Benefits
Arm offers a competitive salary range of $230,900 - $312,500 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes accommodations for hybrid working, equal opportunities, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Pay
$230,900 - $312,500 per year
Schedule
Hybrid working is offered, with details shared upon application.
Location
San Jose, California