Chief Architect

microTECH Global Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in advanced CPU technologies is looking for a Chief Architect to define and drive ISA R&D activities. This influential role requires a domain expert in ISAs with a proven track record in memory and security architecture. You will lead innovative design and research, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and inspire your team to drive cutting-edge developments in architecture. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and want to make a significant impact in the field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience with Arm ISA or equivalent ISAs like MIPS or X86.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design and research for Arm ISA.
• Design and optimize memory and security architectures.

Skills

Arm Instruction Set Architecture

Memory Architecture

Security Architecture

Data Processing ISAs

Research and Development

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

A Global, progressive leader in advanced CPU technologies is seeking a Chief Architect to join their team at a highly influential level to define and drive their ISA R&D activities. This is a high-profile, influential role, and they are looking for a domain expert in ISAs with proven success in areas such as memory architecture, security architecture, and dpISA.

This expert will play a crucial role in driving the innovation and evolution of ISA extensions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to research and develop cutting-edge technologies for the architecture roadmap.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead Architecture Design: Drive cutting-edge design, research, and maintenance of Arm ISA.
2. ISA Research & Development: Conduct advanced research on ISAs, tracking and recording new developments, innovations, and trends in the field.
3. Memory & Security Architecture: Design and optimize advanced memory and security architectures, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and performance across various workloads.
4. Technical Expertise: Lead the development of data processing ISAs (dpISA) such as SVE (Scalable Vector Extension), SME (Scalable Matrix Extension), SSE (Streaming SIMD Extensions), AVX10, etc.
5. Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product management, and cross-disciplinary teams to integrate new architectural components and align designs with product needs.
6. Innovation: Stay informed on current and future trends, bringing new vision and innovative ideas to architecture development, ensuring adoption of the latest relevant advancements.
7. Leadership: Inspire and lead your team, fostering a collaborative environment.

Qualifications:

1. Educational Background: Degree at university level or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience.
2. Expertise in Arm Architecture or Equivalent ISAs: Extensive experience with Arm Instruction Set Architecture or other equivalent ISAs such as MIPS, Power, or X86 (not RISC-V). In-depth knowledge of architecture specifications, design methodologies, and performance evaluation and optimization techniques.
3. ISA Research & Development: Proven track record of research and development in ISAs, including maintaining and evolving architectural designs over time.
4. Memory & Security Architecture Design: Experience in designing and optimizing memory and security architectures.