SoC Lead - Senior Principal Engineer
ArmJob Title
SoC Lead - Senior Principal Engineer
Role Summary
Lead and coordinate development of high-performance SoCs from concept through product launch. Provide technical direction across architecture, front-end, physical implementation, packaging, software, validation, test, and product engineering.
Drive execution for advanced semiconductor technologies such as 2.5D/3D integration and sub-2nm process nodes and align multi-functional teams across geographies.
Experience Level
Senior-level (Senior Principal). No specific years-of-experience stated; role requires deep technical leadership and end-to-end SoC delivery experience.
Responsibilities
Accountable for technical direction, program execution, and cross-functional coordination throughout the SoC development lifecycle.
- Define product requirements and success criteria with architecture and business teams.
- Provide technical leadership across architecture, front-end, physical implementation, packaging, software, validation, test, and post-silicon operations.
- Serve as the technical point of contact for assigned product(s) during the full development lifecycle.
- Plan programs: assess resources, set timelines, and monitor program health.
- Manage engineering change control and feature improvement requests.
- Perform technical capability assessments and drive improvements in tools, methods, and team skills.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience for immediate impact.
- Direct experience with the full ASIC/SoC development lifecycle, from architecture to silicon bring-up and post-silicon commercialization.
- Proven track record owning architecture and development of complex SoCs across multiple market segments.
- Deep understanding of Arm-based SoC architecture, compute IPs, interconnects, and peripheral interfaces.
- Demonstrated ability to operate across functional and geographic boundaries and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience in product definition, system software, and silicon validation.
- Familiarity with product lifecycle management and go-to-market readiness processes.
- Strong interpersonal skills and initiative in collaborative environments.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience; background in computer architecture, design, and product engineering.
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.
