Senior ML HW Modelling Engineer

Job Title

Senior ML HW Modelling Engineer

Role Summary

Develop and evaluate hardware models for next-generation Neural Processing Units (NPUs) and ML accelerators as part of the hardware modelling platform for Arm IP. Work with hardware design, verification and compiler teams to influence product design, performance and customer-facing models.

This senior role leads technical work packages, sets technical direction, and mentors junior engineers.

Experience Level

Senior (title indicates senior-level; years of experience not specified).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include hardware modelling, performance evaluation, cross-team collaboration, and technical leadership.

• Design and implement hardware models for NPUs and ML accelerators.
• Evaluate performance, trade-offs and new features in the modelling platform.
• Collaborate with ML hardware design and verification teams to shape product specifications.
• Work with compiler teams to optimise hardware performance for ML workloads.
• Support and maintain hardware models for customer engagements and demonstrations.
• Lead larger work packages, drive technical direction, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred skills.

• Must-have: Strong programming skills in C, C++ and Python.
• Must-have: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to produce innovative solutions for complex problems.
• Must-have: Proven ability to drive technical direction and mentor others in a team environment.
• Nice-to-have: Experience in hardware design and/or modelling.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with SystemC and HLS flows.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with source control (Git, Gerrit, Repo) and CI/CD practices.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with agile development and test-driven development.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with machine learning applications, ML frameworks, signal processing or control systems.

Education Requirements

Master's or PhD in Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, or a similar technical 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.