Principal SoC Performance Architect
ArmJob Title
Principal SoC Performance Architect
Role Summary
Member of the Central Technology Systems group defining SoC and subsystem architectures and technology roadmaps across premium mobile, infrastructure and automotive sectors. Focused on system- and IP-level performance analysis to inform architecture and design decisions.
Experience Level
Senior-level. Requires at least 4 years of SoC architecture or software performance analysis experience.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Define SoC and subsystem performance and analysis requirements.
- Collaborate with system architects, system designers, IP teams and analysis teams.
- Engage with specialists across modelling, RTL, FPGA, silicon and software domains.
- Explore and challenge the limits of IP and system performance capabilities.
Requirements
Must-have skills and competencies:
- Minimum 4 years relevant SoC architecture or performance analysis experience.
- Strong understanding of computer architecture and microarchitecture: cache hierarchy, memory access efficiency, multi-core architecture and key performance metrics.
- Analytical mindset with a demonstrated drive to analyse and improve performance.
- Able to work independently and within small teams; proactive and confident problem solver.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken) and effective at communicating both detailed and high-level concepts.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with pre-silicon platforms (models, RTL simulation, emulation or FPGA).
- Experience with the Arm architecture.
Education Requirements
University degree (or equivalent practical experience) or PhD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Analytics or a related field.
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.
