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Senior Infrastructure SOC Architect

Job ID 2024-10846 Date posted Aug. 20, 2024 Location Austin, Texas Category Hardware Engineering Apply

We are looking to add talented Senior SOC Architect to our system technology architecture group. As an SOC Architect at Arm you will participate in the investigation and development of system related technologies which meet the requirements of our Infrastructure market partners.

What will I be accountable for?

This challenging position, will offer you the opportunity to work on the latest technology in a collaborative environment to:

  • Participate in the definition of system architectures for Infrastructure markets from edge to hyperscale systems using Arm technology.
  • Create and own the architecture specifications that define system topologies that incorporate Arm compute, security, boot strategies, IO interfacing requirements, and other system architecture related topics
  • Guide and align the development work taking place across multiple design teams. This includes steering the development of functional and performance models, reviewing the microarchitectural specifications and test plans and supporting the development of Software (firmware, middleware, operating systems).
  • Define performance metrics and goals and work with the performance analysis team to refine the results, including expected latency and bandwidth targets, Quality of Service (QoS), device IO, and next-generation memory technologies.
  • Work with hardware and software engineering teams to refine power expectations under various workloads

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering.
  • Proven track record, with at least 7 years of industry experience in Electrical/Computer Engineering and in identifying and translating server requirements into system solutions and SoC designs.
  • Deep knowledge of Infrastructure system architecture requirements including server-class power management techniques, high-speed IO interfaces like PCIe and SATA, security, and external to SoC system monitoring and remote device management
  • Deep knowledge of memory and IO systems, and systems-level performance modeling and analysis.
  • Understanding of general-purpose CPU microarchitecture, including knowledge of areas such as processor pipelines, caches, and memory hierarchy.
  • Motivated to continuously develop skills and accept a variety of responsibilities as part of contributing to Arm’s success

Nice to have: 

  • Proven ability to generate consistent, complete, and concise written specifications, Excellent communication (written, verbal, presentation) skills.

In Return:

We are proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect our culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together! These behaviors are assessed as part of the hiring process:

  • Partner and customer focus
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Team and personal development
  • Impact and influence
  • Deliver on your promises

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Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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