Principal Systems Architect

Job Overview:

We are seeking a versatile Senior Principal SoC Architect to join our System Technology Architecture Group. In this role at Arm, you will help drive the exploration and development of system-level technologies that address the needs of our Infrastructure market partners.

• Participate in the definition of system architectures for Infrastructure markets from edge to hyperscale systems using Arm technology.
• Build and lead the architecture specifications that define system topologies that incorporate Arm compute, security, boot strategies, IO interfacing requirements, and other system architecture related topics.
• Guide and align the development work taking place across multiple design teams, including steering the development of functional and performance models, reviewing microarchitectural specifications and test plans and supporting development of Software (firmware, middleware, operating systems).
• Define performance metrics and goals and work with the performance analysis team to refine the results, including encouraged latency and bandwidth targets, Quality of Service (QoS), device IO, and next-generation memory technologies.
• Work with hardware and software engineering teams to refine power expectations under various workloads.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Engineering; at least 10 years of industry experience in Electrical/Computer Engineering and in identifying and translating server requirements into system solutions and SoC designs.
• Deep knowledge of Infrastructure system architecture requirements including server-class power management techniques, high-speed IO interfaces like PCIe and SATA, security, and external SoC system monitoring and remote device management.
• Knowledge of memory and IO systems, and systems-level performance modeling and analysis.
• Understanding of general-purpose CPU microarchitecture, including knowledge of processor pipelines, caches, and memory hierarchy.
• Motivated to continuously develop skills and accept variety of responsibilities; ability to generate consistent, complete, and concise written specifications and excellent communication (written, verbal, presentation) skills.

$308,600-$417,500 per year

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.