SoC Performance Architect — Hybrid, Interconnect IP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Arm Limited in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced SoC Performance Engineer to push the boundaries of system performance on Arm IP. You will work with a collaborative team of architects and performance engineers to shape the next generation of high-performance interconnect IP.

Your work will influence Arm systems used in infrastructure, automotive, and mobile markets, offering deep technical challenges, ownership, and opportunities to learn and contribute within a world-class IP portfolio.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong background in computer architecture and performance analysis.
• Experience building cycle-accurate models for interconnect IP.
• Proficient in C++ and SystemC TLM; Python scripting experience.
• RTL experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with micro-architects, RTL, and validation engineers to develop cycle-accurate timing and performance models.
• 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 practical, data-driven solutions.

Skills

Performance modeling

C++

SystemC TLM

Python scripting

RTL familiarity

Education

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

Job description

Arm Limited in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced SoC Performance Engineer to push the boundaries of system performance on Arm IP. You will work with a collaborative team of architects and performance engineers to shape the next generation of high-performance interconnect IP.

Your work will influence Arm systems used in infrastructure, automotive, and mobile markets, offering deep technical challenges, ownership, and opportunities to learn and contribute within a world-class IP portfolio.