Senior Principal SoC Architect

Job Title

Senior Principal SoC Architect

Role Summary

Define and drive the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) for Arm-based SoCs, covering architecture, RTL, physical implementation, firmware, software and production. This strategic governance and technical leadership role creates practical, scalable SDL processes and leads their adoption across multiple programs and teams.

Relocation and visa sponsorship support are available for candidates who require it.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities involve establishing SDL direction, governance, and measurable adoption across SoC development activities.

• Establish and maintain an SDL framework for SoC development across the entire lifecycle.
• Define security processes, checkpoints, and sign-off criteria aligned with industry standards.
• Develop practical, scalable SDL processes that work across multiple programs and teams.
• Drive adoption across architecture, design/RTL, verification, physical implementation, firmware, software, and product teams.
• Define roles, responsibilities, and accountability for security across teams and provide technical leadership.
• Serve as the central authority for SDL decisions and guidance for SoCs.
• Provide frameworks and mentorship for threat modeling, risk assessment, and security reviews.
• Ensure SDL coverage across hardware, software, and production stages.
• Develop and mature security verification and validation approaches for SoCs.
• Define and track metrics to measure SDL adoption and effectiveness.
• Continuously improve SDL processes based on feedback and evolving risks.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience required for the role.

• Prior experience as a SoC security architect or in a closely related role.
• Strong understanding of the full SoC lifecycle: architecture, RTL, physical implementation, firmware/software, and production.
• Experience defining or influencing security processes, frameworks, or methodologies at an organizational level.
• Proven ability to lead and influence multiple teams without direct authority and to build consensus across disciplines.
• Experience with threat modeling and risk assessment.
• Familiarity with hardware and system security concepts (secure boot, root of trust, key management).
• Understanding of secure provisioning, manufacturing, and lifecycle management.
• Exposure to hardware security verification or validation approaches.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience building and scaling SDL in a semiconductor or SoC environment.
• Familiarity with Arm architecture and security features.
• Experience with security certifications or standards such as PSA or Common Criteria.
• Deeper knowledge of cryptography or hardware security primitives.

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.