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Technical Director

Job ID 2026-17228 Date posted Apr. 23, 2026 Location Cambridge, United Kingdom Category Hardware Engineering Apply

Technical Director

Do you want to help shape the next generation of Arm-based solution technologies? At Arm, the Central Technology Group is at the forefront of defining future technologies across SoC, system, CPU, GPU and AI, and we are seeking a technology leader to help drive that vision forward.

Job Description:

The Systems team within Central Technology leads the exploration of emerging system technologies for the Cloud AI, Edge AI and Physical AI markets. This is a pivotal opportunity for an accomplished, delivery-focused engineering leader to translate those ideas and specifications into high-impact outcomes. Working in close partnership with technologists, system architects, and project and program managers, you will guide the planning and execution of technology across a portfolio of initiatives, bringing transparency, pace, and care to delivery while ensuring a consistently high standard of service for the teams and partners who depend on it.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the delivery of system architectures across Cloud AI, Edge AI, and Physical AI, translating architectural intent into executable, technically robust plans
  • Lead the technical integrity of roadmaps and delivery plans, ensuring alignment between architecture, dependencies, and implementation constraints
  • Drive cross-domain alignment across hardware and software, ensuring architectures are coherent, consistent, and capable of being realised as complete SoC systems
  • Identify and resolve architectural and integration risks, handling trade-offs, dependencies, and technical obstacles across teams
  • Enable effective transition from architecture to implementation, ensuring clear requirements, assumptions, and readiness for engineering execution
  • Lead technical reviews and alignment forums, driving decisions, resolving ambiguity, and maintaining delivery momentum

Required Skills and Experience :

  • Confirmed leadership experience in RTL-based IP or semiconductor technology sector
  • Deep technical understanding of end-to-end development flows spanning requirements bring together, technology investigations through to RTL IP product and silicon delivery.
  • Experience in resource allocation planning, project planning and critical path analysis
  • Strong interpersonal skills to identify and prioritise key activities, while guiding meaningful discussions and helping to shape successful outcomes
  • Motivating and inspiring project teams
  • A growth mindset, attention to detail, and an excellent work ethic is a prerequisite.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :

  • Knowledge and understanding of system technologies, for instance, bus interconnects and SoC architectures.
  • Engineering management experience of innovative projects and/or programs.
  • An understanding of the ISO 26262 standard for automotive based projects

In Return:

This role offers a compelling opportunity to join a growing and highly influential organisation shaping some of the world’s most dynamic technology markets, and to play a leading role as the organisation expands its reach and impact. At Arm, you will help advance technologies and architectures for strategically important projects that make a meaningful contribution to the wider business.

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Hybrid Working at Arm

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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.

Salary Range:

£168,300 - £227,700 per year

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