Senior SoC Interconnect Architecture Lead

Arm; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 397,800 - 538,200; Full time

Job summary

Arm is seeking an experienced SoC Interconnect Technology Team Lead to drive the architecture, design, and execution of next-generation coherent and non-coherent interconnect solutions for advanced SoCs. You will lead a high-performing team and shape system-level optimization across CPU, GPU, memory, and system teams to deliver robust interconnect IP and guide future Arm SoC architectures.

The role emphasizes performance, power efficiency, and scalability, with responsibilities spanning

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in SoC architecture/design with a focus on interconnects or system fabrics.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale SoCs (mobile, battery-powered, or high-performance compute platforms).
• Deep understanding of coherent interconnect protocols (e.g., AMBA ACE, CHI, CCIX, CXL, or similar).
• Strong experience with non-coherent interconnects (AXI, NoC-based fabrics, etc.).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving complex projects to tape-out.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of coherent and non-coherent interconnect fabrics for complex SoCs.
• Define and drive system-level interconnect strategies, including topology, QoS, latency, bandwidth, and power optimization.
• Collaborate with CPU, GPU, NPU, memory, and system teams to ensure seamless integration and performance scaling.
• Drive adoption and implementation of industry standards (e.g., AMBA AXI/ACE/CHI or equivalent).
• Own performance modeling, analysis, and bottleneck identification across use cases.
• Guide microarchitecture, RTL design, and verification strategy for interconnect IP.
• Lead debug and root-cause analysis of complex system-level issues.
• Mentor and grow a team of architects and engineers.
• Contribute to roadmap planning for next-generation SoC interconnect technologies.

Skills

Leadership

System-level thinking

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Strategic influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

RTL design tools

Modeling tools

Simulation and verification

Job description

Arm is seeking an experienced SoC Interconnect Technology Team Lead to drive the architecture, design, and execution of next-generation coherent and non-coherent interconnect solutions for advanced SoCs. You will lead a high-performing team and shape system-level optimization across CPU, GPU, memory, and system teams to deliver robust interconnect IP and guide future Arm SoC architectures.

The role emphasizes performance, power efficiency, and scalability, with responsibilities spanning