Principal SoC Performance Architect Generation Server Platforms

We are looking for experienced architects who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of performance in modern server systems. This role sits at the intersection of architecture, workload characterization, and silicon-level analysis, requiring a hands-on approach to understanding and improving real-world system behavior.

You will play a key role in crafting the performance of future platforms by combining deep architectural expertise with practical investigation on silicon and extensive computational tasks.

• Evaluate and analyze real-world workload son production silicon, with a strong focus onAI at scaleandHPC applications
• Partner with multi-functional teams to define performance metrics, representative use cases, and benchmarking strategies
• Design and implement targeted microbenchmarks to isolate and study specific architectural behaviors
• Identify performance bottlenecks through detailed analysis and recommend actionable optimizations
• Translate insights from workload and silicon studies into architectural improvements for performance and scalability
• Collaborate closely with hardware and software teams to influence system-level design decisions
• Serve as aperformance expert, providing technical leadership and guidance across teams
• Drive end-to-end understanding from architecture workload silicon validation to ensure best-in-class system performance

• Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience insystem or hardware architecture, with exposure to areas such as:
  • CPU / accelerator architectures
  • Cache and memory subsystems
  • PCIe, networking, or storage
• Strong background in either:
  • High-performance IO/networking(e.g., PCIE, CXL, Infini Band, RoCE), or
  • Performance optimization for HPC or cloud-scale systems
• Proven expertise in benchmarking methodologies and development of custom microbenchmarks
• Solid experience with performance analysis tools, profiling, and (ideally) simulation environments
• Proficiency inSystemC, TLM, C++, and Python
• Ability to navigate and contribute effectively within large, complex codebases

• Experience working directly with silicon bring-up or post-silicon performance analysis
• Familiarity with performance simulators or architectural modeling tools #LI-KC1

$249,900-$338,100 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.

At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed.

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