Staff Performance Modelling Engineer

Arm Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking an experienced engineer for performance analysis of Interconnect IP in Manchester. You will evaluate design trade-offs, identify bottlenecks, and contribute to C++ performance models. Ideal candidates have strong skills in performance analysis, C++, and computer architecture. The company offers a flexible hybrid working approach and relocation packages.

Benefits

Attractive relocation package

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in performance analysis and architectural performance tuning.
• Proficiency in C++ programming, especially in performance modeling.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture, specifically memory subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance analysis of Interconnect IP designs.
• Evaluate architectural design trade-offs for performance enhancement.
• Investigate performance bottlenecks through analysis.

Skills

Performance analysis

C++ programming

Computer architecture

Python scripting

Job description

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated engineer to join one of the hard-working teams within Systems Engineering, with a strong focus on performance analysis. This role is ideal for someone passionate about deep performance investigations, bottleneck identification, and data-driven architectural insights — alongside developing supporting C++ models.

About the Role

In this role, your primary responsibility will be performance analysis of next-generation Interconnect IP. You will work closely with architecture, design, and modeling teams to evaluate design trade-offs, identify bottlenecks, improve modeling accuracy, and drive performance validation.

About System IP

This position is part of the Interconnect Product Team.

The Interconnect team develops Arm’s CoreLink Interconnect IP — scalable, high-performance NoCs designed for intelligent connected systems across markets such as mobile, IoT, networking infrastructure, and automotive. Our solutions are optimized for

Responsibilities:

• Drive performance analysis of Interconnect IP, including advanced Network-on-Chip designs.
• Evaluate architectural design trade-offs to influence performance and scalability.
• Investigate and identify performance bottlenecks through deep analysis and performance correlation against RTL emulation.
• Collaborate closely with architecture, RTL, and modeling teams to validate performance targets and provide actionable feedback.
• Contribute to C++-based performance models to support performance studies and system-level simulations.
• Build and extend infrastructure and tooling for insightful performance data visualization and analysis.
• Support system-level performance studies in collaboration with internal teams across Arm.
• Contribute to evolving performance analysis methodology and standard processes across Arm’s System IP group.

Required Skills and Experience :

• Strong hands-on experience in performance analysis and architectural performance tuning.
• Proficiency in C++ programming, particularly performance modeling and simulation.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture, particularly memory subsystems and interconnects.
• Python scripting experience for automation and data analysis.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :

• Experience with SoC-level performance analysis and tools.
• Familiarity with memory subsystem micro-architecture and performance implications.
• Experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog RTL, including analysis and debugging in collaboration with design teams.
• Working knowledge of AMBA protocols and transaction-level modeling (SystemC/TLM).
• Exposure to Verilog/SystemVerilog and interaction with RTL design and verification teams.
• Experience mentoring other engineers in performance analysis or modeling efforts.

In Return:

Arm is committed to global talent acquisition, offering an attractive relocation package. With offices around the world, Arm is a diverse organisation of dedicated, creative and talented engineers. By enabling a dynamic, inclusive, meritocratic, and open workplace, where all our people can grow and succeed, we encourage our people to share their unrivaled contributions to Arm's success in the global marketplace.

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Hybr id 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.