Staff ML HW Modelling Engineer

Job Title

Staff ML HW Modelling Engineer

Role Summary

Design and develop hardware modelling for next-generation NPUs and ML accelerators. Work on Arm IP within a small cross-functional team to evaluate features, measure performance, and influence hardware architecture and verification.

Experience Level

Senior-level role (Staff). Specific years of experience not stated.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on building and maintaining high-fidelity hardware models and driving technical direction within the modelling platform.

• Develop and maintain hardware models used to evaluate NPU/ML hardware features and performance.
• Collaborate with ML hardware design and verification teams to specify and validate architecture changes.
• Work with compiler teams to optimise hardware performance and validate compiler-hardware interactions.
• Support hardware models for customer engagements and internal evaluations.
• Lead larger work packages, set technical direction, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

Essential skills and traits required for successful performance in the role.

• Strong programming skills in C, C++ and Python.
• Proven analytical problem-solving skills and ability to find practical solutions to complex problems.
• Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative engineering teams.
• Ability to lead technical work packages and mentor less-experienced engineers.
• Good source-control and CI/CD familiarity is expected (Git, Gerrit, Repo desirable).

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in hardware design or modelling (SystemC, HLS flows).
• Familiarity with ML frameworks and real-world ML applications.
• Background in signal processing or control systems.
• Experience with agile development, test-driven development, and CI/CD pipelines.

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.