SoC Interconnect Architect

Arm; Toronto; On-site; USD 185,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a SoC Interconnect Architect to define and design cutting-edge on-chip interconnect architectures for scalable SoC platforms. In this role, you will collaborate with multi-functional teams across various markets, including mobile, automotive, and IoT, to contribute to high-performance silicon. You will have the opportunity to shape the interconnect infrastructure that powers next-generation systems while driving innovation and continuous improvement. Join a dynamic team where your strategic thinking and leadership will influence the future of technology and help deliver impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in on-chip interconnect architecture for silicon products.
• Proven experience with coherency protocols and cache design.

Responsibilities

• Architect interconnect solutions for silicon products.
• Collaborate to optimize interconnect fabrics and performance.

Skills

On-chip interconnect architecture

Coherency protocols

Hierarchical cache design

Performance optimization

Power design

Physical design collaboration

Scalable SoC design

Heterogeneous compute

PCIe/CXL

Memory systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Engineering

Job description

Job Overview:

At Arm, the SoC Interconnect Architect defines and designs innovative on-chip interconnect architectures-coherent and non-coherent-for scalable SoC platforms. You will work across markets including mobile, automotive, datacenter, networking, and IoT, contributing to production-quality silicon with top-tier performance and efficiency. Collaborating with multi-functional teams, you'll shape the interconnect infrastructure that powers next-generation SoCs.

Responsibilities:

• Architect on-chip interconnect solutions (coherent and non-coherent) across a range of silicon products.
• Collaborate with performance, power, and physical design teams to optimize interconnect fabrics.
• Develop SoC architecture using Arm product IP to meet compute performance targets.
• Define interconnect platform roadmaps in partnership with core technology teams.
• Optimize end-to-end platform solutions with software and hardware teams.
• Guide early architecture discussions with customers and partners, delivering ready-to-implement specifications.
• Support use case analysis and performance analysis.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in interconnect technologies.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 8+ years' experience in on-chip interconnect architecture for various silicon products.
• 8+ years' experience with coherency protocols and hierarchical cache design.
• Proven track record working with performance, power, and physical design teams on interconnect solutions.
• Experience designing scalable SoCs across multiple sectors and process nodes.
• Knowledge in areas such as heterogeneous compute, PCIe/CXL, security, caching, memory systems, and packaging.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with executive-level influence.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 10+ years in semiconductor roles.

Nice To Have Skills and Experience:

• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
• Constructive, strategic mindset to challenge and improve status quo.
• Track record of delivering complex projects on time and to spec.

In Return:

To join a newly forming Solution Engineering SoC architecture team with significant opportunities to impact the shape, definition, and culture of the team and help build our future success! This will be a fast paced and exciting environment with opportunities to demonstrate your strategic and innovative thinking while directly chipping in to current projects.

Arm is proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect our culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work collaboratively to defy ordinary and shape extraordinary!

• Partner and Customer Focus
• Collaboration and Communication
• Creativity and Innovation
• Team and Personal Development
• Impact and Influence
• Deliver on Your Promises

Salary Range: $185,500-$250,900 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.