Architecture Engineer

Arm Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cambridge is seeking an Architecture Engineer to contribute to future computing systems. Your role will involve developing and validating architectural models, collaborating on technical concepts, and supporting toolflows. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering, alongside strong experience in computer architecture and programming skills in Python. This role promotes a hybrid working environment that balances collaboration and flexibility.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in computer architecture or systems engineering.
• Solid understanding of core computer architecture concepts.
• Ability to adapt tools and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate architectural models.
• Support toolflows for architectural data.
• Collaborate on new architectural concepts.

Skills

Computer architecture

Systems engineering

Programming in Python

C/C++ or Rust exposure

Software development practices

Clear communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Arm’s technology is used by billions of people every day. The Architecture and Technology Group explores, develops, and shapes the direction of Arm’s products over a 3 to 5 year horizon. As part of ATG, you will contribute to understanding industry trends and to developing the next generation of computing systems across markets including mobile, server, networking, IoT/embedded, and automotive. This work spans key computing concerns such as security, energy-efficient performance, and distributed systems.

About ATG

Architecture defines the contract between hardware and software. As an Architecture Engineer, you will develop a strong working understanding of both domains and how they interact. You will deepen your technical expertise while contributing to architectural exploration, modeling, and validation under the guidance of more experienced architects.

What you could be doing as an Architecture Engineer:

You will be a contributing member of a small, versatile team working closely with experts across Arm and with external partners. You will support the definition, development, and validation of future computing systems and gain experience across architectural modeling, tooling, and analysis.

Activities Include

• Contributing to the development, validation, and maintenance of architectural models.
• Supporting toolflows that consume architectural data, with a focus on correctness, usability, and maintainability.
• Collaborating with senior engineers to explore new architectural concepts and technologies.
• Communicating technical findings through documentation, presentations, and design discussions.
• Participating in reviews, testing, and continuous improvement of models and tools.

You will work on long-running projects with broad impact, developing your ability to reason about system-level design while building credibility across teams.

We are looking for :

• Professionals with a strong experience in computer architecture, systems engineering, or a closely related field. A degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent practical experience is expected.
• Solid understanding of core computer architecture concepts.
• Programming experience in Python, and exposure to systems programming in C, C++, or Rust.
• Familiarity with software development practices such as version control, testing, and basic CI workflows.
• Ability to learn and adapt tools and workflows as requirements evolve.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Willingness to work through ambiguity and learn how to translate high-level requirements into technical solutions.

Qualities that will help your application stand out:

• Exposure to Arm Architecture or low-level programming, including assembly.
• Experience working with architectural, performance, or system-level models.
• Demonstrated curiosity about hardware-software interaction.
• Evidence of collaborative problem solving through team projects, internships, open-source work, or research.

10x Mindset at Arm

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.

In Return

You will get to apply your engineering and communication skills to support the Arm architecture and influence millions of devices for years to come. You will be part of an innovative and hardworking team which works on sophisticated, groundbreaking and impactful projects. You will be able to share your ideas with a wide group of experts, and expand your technical leadership and influencing skills.

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Accommodations at Arm

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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.