Senior Principal SoC Architect
ArmJob Title
Senior Principal SoC Architect
Role Summary
As a Senior Principal SoC Architect in the System Technology Architecture Group at Arm, you will define and lead system-level architectures and specifications for Infrastructure markets (edge to hyperscale). You will align cross-functional hardware and software teams to deliver SoC-level solutions that meet performance, power, security, and IO requirements.
Experience Level
Senior — minimum 10 years industry experience in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience translating server requirements into system and SoC designs.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Define system architectures and topologies for infrastructure applications from edge to hyperscale using Arm technology.
- Lead architecture specifications covering compute, security, boot strategies, IO interfacing, and system monitoring.
- Coordinate and align development across multiple design teams, including hardware and software.
- Steer development of functional and performance models; review microarchitectural specifications and test plans.
- Define performance metrics and targets (latency, bandwidth, QoS, device IO) and work with performance analysis teams.
- Collaborate with hardware and software teams to refine power expectations under realistic workloads.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience:
- Deep knowledge of infrastructure system architecture requirements, including server-class power management, security, and external system monitoring/remote device management.
- Experience with high-speed IO interfaces such as PCIe and SATA and with memory and IO subsystems.
- Systems-level performance modeling and analysis experience.
- Understanding of general-purpose CPU microarchitecture (pipelines, caches, memory hierarchy).
- Proven ability to guide cross-team development and produce clear, concise architecture specifications.
- Experience reviewing microarchitectural specifications, test plans, and supporting firmware/middleware/OS development.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. The role expects approximately 10+ years of industry experience in Electrical/Computer Engineering and experience translating server requirements into system and SoC designs.
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.
