Hybrid SoC Performance Architect — Interconnect & Modeling

Arm; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 198,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm is seeking a SoC Performance Engineer to push the boundaries of system performance on Arm IP. You will work with architects and performance engineers to shape next-gen interconnect IP used in infrastructure, automotive, and mobile markets.

The role demands deep technical capability, ownership, and collaboration in a hybrid work setting. Responsibilities include building cycle-accurate models, evaluating architectural Trade-offs, and delivering performance insights for internal teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with strong foundation in computer architecture, microarchitecture, and performance analysis.
• Proven experience in SoC performance modeling and/or RTL within the semiconductor industry.
• Strong C++ skills for large-scale software development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with micro-architects, RTL, and validation engineers to develop cycle-accurate timing and performance models for coherent and non-coherent interconnects.
• Drive new feature development, evaluating architectural trade-offs and their impact on system-level performance.
• Build high-quality, well-correlated performance models used for internal analysis and customer evaluation.
• Partner with internal teams and external customers to deliver collateral and insights for high-performing Arm systems.
• Design performance test suites, identify bottlenecks, validate expectations, and propose data-driven solutions.

Skills

C++

SystemC TLM

Python scripting

RTL

SoC performance modeling

Performance analysis

Microarchitecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

Arm is seeking a SoC Performance Engineer to push the boundaries of system performance on Arm IP. You will work with architects and performance engineers to shape next-gen interconnect IP used in infrastructure, automotive, and mobile markets.

The role demands deep technical capability, ownership, and collaboration in a hybrid work setting. Responsibilities include building cycle-accurate models, evaluating architectural Trade-offs, and delivering performance insights for internal teams and