Lead Architect: Next-Gen Compute & Memory Systems

Arm Limited; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 323,000 - 437,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Recruitment accommodations

Equal opportunities

Job summary

Arm is seeking a Lead Architect in California to drive the definition and exploration of next‑generation system architectures across data center and networking domains. You will align market trends, hyperscaler needs, and software ecosystems with Arm’s infrastructure roadmap, shaping long‑term strategy and architectural features.

The role requires 10+ years in SoC/system architecture and a deep, cross‑functional collaboration mindset to influence product direction and technology scouting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in SoC/system architecture, technology strategy, or advanced technology research.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure system architecture requirements including server-class power management, high-speed IO (PCIe, SATA), security, and remote device management.

Responsibilities

• Define next-generation system architectures by analyzing industry trends and customer use cases.
• Set top-down technology objectives to guide research in compute, memory, and interconnects.
• Lead with internal and external partners to explore innovations like 3D stacking, chiplets, memory technologies, and packaging.
• Translate long-term vision into actionable technology strategy and architecture features aligned with product goals.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment across software, silicon, and system domains for scalable, high-performance infrastructure.

Skills

Architecture design

Technical leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering

Job description

Arm is seeking a Lead Architect in California to drive the definition and exploration of next‑generation system architectures across data center and networking domains. You will align market trends, hyperscaler needs, and software ecosystems with Arm’s infrastructure roadmap, shaping long‑term strategy and architectural features.

The role requires 10+ years in SoC/system architecture and a deep, cross‑functional collaboration mindset to influence product direction and technology scouting.