Principal SoC Performance Architect

Arm Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a performance expert to enhance their dynamic team focused on SoC and subsystem architectures. This role involves defining performance requirements and collaborating with specialists across various domains, including RTL and software. You will have the opportunity to influence millions of devices through your engineering skills and innovative ideas. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying the benefits of hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in SoC architecture and performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of cache hierarchy and memory access efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Define SoC and subsystem performance requirements.
• Collaborate with architects and designers on performance analysis.

Skills

SoC architecture

SW performance analysis

computer architecture

microarchitecture concepts

problem-solving

English communication

Education

University degree in Electronic Engineering

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

RTL simulation

FPGA

Job description

Job Overview:

In the Arm Central Technology Systems group we define SoC and subsystem architectures and technology roadmaps across multiple sectors, including premium mobile, infrastructure and automotive.

We are looking for a performance expert to join and further strengthen this dynamic team.

We work in small teams, so your contributions will make a difference.

Responsibilities:

• Define SoC and subsystem performance and analysis requirements.
• Collaborate with other system architects, system designers, IP teams and analysis teams.
• Engage with specialists across Arm, from modelling, RTL, FPGA, Silicon and software
• Explore and challenge the limits of IP and system performance capabilities.

Required Skills and Experience :

• At least 4 years SoC architecture, SoC and/or SW performance analysis experience.
• Understanding of computer architecture and microarchitecture concepts such as cache hierarchy, memory access efficiency, multi-core architecture and key performance concepts and metrics.
• Passion for analysis and improvement.
• Capable of working both in teams and independently.
• High degree of initiative and a confident problem solver.
• Fluent in English language, both written and spoken.
• Excellent communicator, able to work and communicate at both a detailed and high level.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :

• Experience with working on pre-silicon platforms such as Models, RTL simulation, emulation or FPGA.
• Experience of the Arm architecture.
• University degree (or equivalent experience) or PhD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Analytics or a related field.

In Return:

You will get to utilise your engineering skills to build support for the technologies and influence millions of devices for years to come. You will be able to drive and bring your ideas to a wider group of our leading authorities, build your technical leadership and influencing skills and build towards becoming an established and recognised authority within the existing team.

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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.