AMBA Architect

Job Title

AMBA Architect

Role Summary

Define and improve AMBA interfaces with emphasis on memory systems, address translation and virtualization-aware interfaces. Collaborate with architects and engineering teams across the Architecture and Technology Group to produce clear specifications and support product roadmaps and ecosystem partners.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The posting does not specify exact years of experience but expects demonstrated experience in system architecture, memory systems and interface design.

Responsibilities

Contribute to system-level interface design and evaluate trade-offs across performance, scalability and virtualization.

• Contribute to AMBA interface design, focusing on DTI and LTI.
• Evaluate system behaviour across translation, performance, power and scalability.
• Collaborate with MMU, interconnect and SoC teams on end-to-end architecture.
• Evaluate trade-offs in virtualization, isolation and resource sharing.
• Develop clear specifications, diagrams and architectural guidelines.
• Support integration of translation and memory systems across platforms.

Requirements

Key technical skills and experience required or strongly preferred.

• Must-have: Experience with AMBA or similar protocols (e.g. CHI, AXI) and awareness of DTI/LTI.
• Strong background in computer architecture, including memory systems, address translation and coherency.
• Familiarity with SMMU or I/O memory management concepts.
• Ability to communicate architectural trade-offs and decisions clearly to engineering teams and partners.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with PCIe or CXL interactions with memory/translation systems.
• Experience with virtualization across CPU, I/O and memory subsystems and working in distributed teams.
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Arm

Headquarters: Cambridge, United Kingdom

ARM is a global leader in semiconductor and software design, driving innovation in computing technology. The company specializes in designing processors and systems that provide the essential building blocks for electronic devices. ARM's architecture is widely used in smartphones, servers, and IoT devices, and its collaborative culture fosters bold thinking, diversity, and high-impact benefits for its talented workforce.