Senior Principal AMBA Architect

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an AMBA Architect to drive the future of technology and architectures. Join a dynamic team focused on creating next-generation compute platform architectures across various applications, from mobile phones to autonomous vehicles. This role involves defining system technologies and collaborating with industry experts to influence product roadmaps. If you are passionate about innovative technology and eager to tackle new challenges, this opportunity offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will shape the future of computing.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in computer architecture and performance optimization.
• Experience with AMBA specifications and off-chip interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Define next-generation system technologies and interface specifications.
• Collaborate with experts to develop and evaluate new technologies.

Skills

Computer Architecture

AMBA Interface Specifications

Performance Analysis

Memory Technologies

System Architectures

Education

University Degree in Computer Science

University Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

SystemC

gem5

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Client:

arm limited

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Overview:

We are seeking an AMBA Architect to help drive the future of Arm technology and architectures. You will work with multiple groups across Arm to generate new ideas, investigate system performance, and define new interface specifications.

You will join the Architecture and Technology Group at Arm, a dynamic, collaborative, highly motivated, and influential team responsible for building the foundation of future compute platform architectures, from autonomous vehicles to mobile phones to IoT nodes to server farms.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the definition of next-generation system technologies, focusing on interface specifications used by processors and system architecture components.
• Collaborate with experts to develop and evaluate new technologies, deploying them internally within Arm and to the broader Arm ecosystem.
• Influence both Arm product roadmaps and the wider Arm ecosystem.
• Participate in industry-wide collaborative developments with experts from various companies.

If you are excited by working on innovative technology and meet the requirements below, we look forward to your application.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge in computer architecture, including CPU architecture, memory systems, caches, coherency protocols.
• Experience with AMBA interface specifications such as AHB, AXI, ACE, or CHI.
• Familiarity with off-chip interface specifications like PCIe, CCIX, or CXL.
• Understanding of memory technologies such as DDR, LPDDR, HBM, or NVM.
• Knowledge of system architectures in various application areas: mobile phones, automotive, servers, IoT.
• Skills in performance analysis and optimization, especially for real-time systems.

Nice To Have Skills and Experience:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to make high-level design trade-offs and articulate the rationale.
• Flexibility, a can-do attitude, and readiness for new challenges.
• University degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or related fields.

Familiarity with Arm CPU/system architectures, machine learning, DSP, or system-level modeling (e.g., SystemC, gem5) is a plus.

In Return:

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative, and driven team, offering a chance to craft the best outcomes for Arm.