SoC Architect
ArmJob Title
SoC Architect
Role Summary
Responsible for defining and delivering system-on-chip (SoC) architecture and high-level design for Arm products. Works with design, verification, software and system teams to translate product requirements into component-level architectures and interfaces.
Experience Level
Mid-level (Experienced Professional). Years of experience not specified.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include system architecture, cross-team coordination, and design documentation.
- Define SoC architecture and component interfaces to meet product requirements.
- Create architecture specifications, block-level definitions, and design trade-off analyses (performance, power, area).
- Collaborate with RTL design, verification, software, and system teams to ensure correct integration.
- Lead and participate in design reviews and architecture sign-off activities.
- Support silicon bring-up and troubleshooting during integration as required.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience; nice-to-have items listed separately.
- Practical experience in SoC architecture or system-level hardware design (must-have).
- Experience with RTL-based design flows and familiarity with hardware/software co-design (must-have).
- Strong collaboration and communication skills to work across engineering teams (must-have).
- Knowledge of Arm architecture and ecosystem (nice-to-have).
- Experience with performance, power, and area trade-off analyses and tools (nice-to-have).
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.
