Chief Architect (dpISA)

Huawei; Hartford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a highly skilled Chief Architect to guide architecture R&D activities. This senior-level role focuses on Arm ISA and requires proven experience in designing memory and security architectures. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge and leadership experience, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

33 days annual leave entitlement

Group Personal Pension

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Company sports club and social events

Additional time off for learning and development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Arm Instruction Set Architecture or other equivalent ISAs.
• Proven track record of research and development in ISAs.
• Strong experience in designing memory systems and security mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience designing data processing ISAs like SVE/SME.
• Experience in leading and mentoring technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, research, and maintenance of Arm ISA.
• Conduct advanced research on Arm ISAs and track new developments.
• Design and optimize advanced memory and security architectures.
• Lead the development of data processing ISAs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architectural components.
• Mentor team members and foster a collaborative environment.

Skills

ISA Research & Development

Memory & Security Architecture Design

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Architect (dpISA) to guide our architecture R&D activities. This is a senior-level position for a subject-matter expert in Arm ISA, or equivalent ISAs such as Power, MIPS or X86. The ideal candidate will possess a deep technical understanding and proven experience in the research, design, and development of ISAs, with a particular emphasis on memory architecture, security architecture, and data processing ISAs (dpISA). As Chief Architect, you will play a crucial role in driving the innovation and evolution of Arm extensions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to research and develop cutting-edge technologies for our architecture roadmap. This position requires leadership, technical expertise, and an ability to shape the future of computing through architectural design.

Responsibilities

• Lead Architecture Design: Spearhead the design, research, and maintenance of Arm ISA, ensuring alignment with industry-leading trends in processing capabilities, security, and memory management.
• ISA Research & Development: Conduct advanced research on Arm ISAs, tracking and recording new developments, innovations, and trends in the field.
• Memory & Security Architecture: Design and optimize advanced memory and security architectures, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and performance across various workloads.
• dpISA 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., optimizing and deploying them for modern computing needs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product management, and cross-disciplinary teams to integrate new architectural components and align designs with product needs.
• Innovation & Thought Leadership: Stay at the forefront of technology trends, bringing innovative ideas to architecture development and guiding the team in exploring and adopting the latest advancements in the field.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Lead a team of researchers and engineers, mentoring junior members and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, technical growth, and problem-solving.
• Impact: Play a key role in advancing the future of Arm architecture and influencing the computing industry.
• Innovation: Work with cutting-edge technologies and shape the evolution of architecture for a wide range of applications.
• Growth: Opportunity for personal and professional growth as a leader in architecture research and development.
• Collaboration: Be part of a dynamic and highly collaborative team, where your expertise and contributions will drive innovation.
• Note: This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: A degree at university level or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience.
• 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.
• ISA Research & Development: Proven track record of research and development in ISAs, including maintaining and evolving architectural designs over time.
• Memory & Security Architecture Design: Strong experience in designing memory systems and security mechanisms, with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.
• dpISA Design Experience: Hands-on experience designing and optimizing data processing ISAs, such as SVE/SME, SSE, AVX10, or similar data processing instruction sets for high-performance computing.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Experience in leading and mentoring high-performing technical teams, providing guidance and fostering innovation in architectural research and development.
• Problem-Solving & Innovation: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to create and implement innovative solutions to complex architectural challenges.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits & About Huawei

• What we offer: 33 days annual leave entitlement per year (including UK public holidays)
• Group Personal Pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Medical expense claim scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sports club and social events
• Additional time off for learning and development
• Consolidated Note: Educational Background and Expertise detailed above apply to role requirements.
• Educational Background: A degree at university level or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: Familiarity with advanced processor designs and architectures beyond traditional RISC and CISC approaches; experience in cloud, edge, or embedded architectures; contributions to open-source or industry-standard architecture research projects; experience working in multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale projects.
• Company: Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

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