Senior Principal System Technologist

Arm; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 168,300 - 227,700; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cambridge is seeking a Systems Architect to work within the Central Technology Team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in computer science and systems architecture, particularly with SoC integration. Responsibilities include developing systems architecture, performance analysis, and collaboration with engineering teams. A strong programming background in C and C++ is essential. The role offers a relocation package and the company emphasizes diversity and equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in Computer Science and Systems architecture.
• Extensive experience in SoC build and integrating IP.
• Ability to balance power, performance, and area.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop systems architecture for new technologies.
• Perform performance modeling and analysis of hardware.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver product ideas.

Skills

C

C++

Scripting

Systems architecture

SoC build and integration

Performance analysis

Team working skills

Education

BSEE or BSCS

MS/PhD in EE or CS

Job description

About the Role

The Central Technology Team at Arm develops core technologies for future products. You will join a multinational, multifaceted, and highly motivated Systems team within Central Technology. Together, you will help shape the direction of our world‑leading products. You need architecture and hardware/software development skills and creative thinking. In this role, you will be a technology leader whose ideas make a difference and help deliver industry‑leading IP.

Responsibilities

Your job responsibilities will be diverse. They may include architecture, technology research, hands‑on prototyping, and experimental investigations. You will engage with product groups, work closely with engineering teams, and participate in partner and customer engagements.

Together With Our World‑leading Architects You Will

• Build and develop systems architecture for the latest technologies for products in new and existing markets.
• Perform high level performance modeling and analysis of hardware features, applications, benchmarks and games.
• Develop and improve tools for architectural exploration and performance analysis.
• Understand and analyse system level architectural trade‑offs (including hardware, memory systems and system software).
• Collaborate with the Arm engineering team to see your ideas delivered into products.

Job Requirements

• BSEE or BSCS required. MS/PhD in EE or CS preferred.
• A deep experience and background in Computer Science and Systems architecture.
• Extensive experience in SoC build, and the challenges involved in integrating IP and analysing system‑level performance and behaviour.
• Ability to quantify and make trade‑offs between power, performance and area appropriately to meet the requirements of the product.
• Knowledge of interconnect and network‑on‑chip technology principles.
• Strong programming ability: C, C++, scripting.
• A strong history of thinking creatively and communicating effectively in a distributed team environment, with a practical, organised and analytical approach to work.
• Excellent team working skills, self‑motivation and results focused.

In Return

Additional Information

Please note that a relocation package (including visa sponsorship assistance) is available for this role, for candidates who require it.

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, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range

£168,300 - £227,700 per year