Platform Architect - AGI CPU

Arm Limited; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm Limited is seeking a Systems Solutions Architect for the Cloud AI Business Unit to drive cloud hardware solutions that integrate Arm SoC, partner IP, and interconnects for high-performance data-center workloads.

You will collaborate with SoC, Platforms, Software teams and partners to shape deployment strategies for hyperscalers and OEMs while keeping pace with AI/data-center advances. This role offers hybrid work in Austin and opportunities to influence Arm’s server roadmap.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a systems architect with a background in silicon and hardware design.
• Cloud hardware design knowledge including servers, accelerators, networking and storage considerations.
• Experience deploying hardware in cloud environments (rack-scale, IO interconnect, power and cooling).
• Silicon/IP design and verification, board bring-up, system modeling and emulation techniques.
• Strong cross-team communication and ability to drive technical consensus across multiple groups.

Responsibilities

• Drive OEM/ODM partnerships to design cloud hardware solutions integrating Arm SoC, partner IP and key interconnects for performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with SoC, Platform, Software teams and hardware engineers to align deployment strategies with design goals for target segments.
• Engage with hyperscalers, OEMs, ODMs, accelerator and memory/IO partners to understand cloud use-cases and opportunities.
• Stay abreast of AI/data-center space advancements, perform competitive analysis and propose innovative Arm solutions.
• Promote Arm server solutions with partners, representing Arm at industry forums and working groups.

Skills

Systems architecture

Silicon design

Hardware design

Cloud hardware

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

This role is part of the rapidly growing Arm Cloud AI Business Unit where we enable deployment of Arm AGI CPUs built on Arm Neoverse in Cloud, AI and Networking markets! To enable our next-generation Silicon and System designs for AGI CPUs and Solutions, we need someone with experience in designing and deploying hardware in these segments.

Systems Solutions Architect will work with partners in the ecosystem to define system definition to drive growth and adoption of Arm Silicon and technologies for key cloud, AI and data-center applications.

Responsibilities:

• Drive key OEM and ODM partners to design cloud hardware solutions that bring together Arm’s SoC products, partner IP and their key IP to provide best-in-class performance, power efficiency, scalability, and time-to-market.
• Work together with SoC, Platforms, Software architects and multi-functional teams including hardware engineers, software developers, performance engineers, and researchers to align system deployment strategies with system design goals for key target segments.
• Engage with end customers such as Hyperscalers, OEMs, ODMs, Accelerator and Memory/IO partners, data-center system and software companies to understand cloud use-cases, requirements, and opportunities for Arm.
• Keep pace with the latest advancements in AI data-center space, drive competitive analysis and find innovative solutions to prepare Arm for success. Support Product Managers on defining SoC, Platform and IP, interconnect, CSS designs for next-gen hardware.
• Promote Arm server solutions with Arm partners and wider industry, demonstrating both maturity of vision and technical leadership. Represent Arm’s interests at key industry forums and technology working groups with goal of enabling widespread adoption of Arm solutions.

Required Skills and Experience :

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience)
• 10+ years as a systems/platforms architect with a background in Silicon and hardware design.
• Industry knowledge of various design points in the cloud including servers, accelerators, networking, and storage equipment.
• Experience helping customers build and deploy hardware in cloud covering rack-scale architecture, accelerator/IO interconnect, power efficiency and cooling solutions etc.
• Experience working with Silicon and IP design and verification teams, board design and bring-up teams, system modeling, simulation and emulation techniques.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, ability to build technical consensus across multiple teams and bring clarity to poorly defined and complex problems.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :

• Understanding of cloud applications and software architecture and their impact on hardware designs and vice-versa. Knowledge of Arm eco-system of software and hardware partners.
• Familiarity with SoC design flow, validation, test/product engineering and packaging techniques.
• Ability to generate consistent, complete, and concise written specifications.
• Experience driving industry standards and presenting at various industry technical forums and events.

In Return:

Arm is poised to lead the next generation of innovation, adoption and growth in the Cloud/Data-center space ! This is an outstanding opportunity to influence the direction that the industry is taking and learn emerging trends in this space.

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Salary Range:

$249,900-$338,100 per year

We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.

Accommodations at Arm

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Hybrid 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.