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Principal system architect

Cambridge
ARM
Systems architect
€150,000 - €200,000 a year
Posted: 20h ago
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Job Overview Are you passionate about shaping the future of smartphones and Windows‑on‑ARM laptops? Join Arm’s Central Technology Group, where we design and deliver next‑generation system solutions—from advanced compute sub‑systems to chiplet & SoC with complete firmware and software stacks.
Key Responsibilities Collaborate with engineering leadership and product planning teams to define SoC hardware architecture specifications for mobile and laptop platforms.
Develop high‑level architectural blueprints that guide engineering teams in designing and verifying platforms across these markets.
Translate technology and market requirements into clear architectural, IP, and software requirements.
Partner closely with Arm’s technology domain and core teams to ensure architectural readiness aligned with the product roadmap.
Evaluate and refine architectural proposals, driving cross‑functional alignment between hardware, software, and platform groups.
Design experiments and analyses to explore architectural trade‑offs, and lead the development of reference designs and next‑generation chiplets/SoCs.
Represent Arm externally with strong technical credibility—engaging customers, gathering insights, and incorporating feedback to shape future solutions.
Required Skills and Experience Proven track record in smartphone or laptop (Windows on ARM) SoC hardware architecture or a closely related domain.
Solid understanding of SoC architecture, microarchitecture, RTL design, and post‑silicon validation of complex chips.
Deep technical knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Power, thermal, and limits management; Reset and Boot Architecture; Security Architecture; 2.5D/3D chiplet technologies; Debug & Telemetry Architecture; Chipset and platform‑level system design.
Experience with complete ASIC design flows and successful silicon/product commercialization.
Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, influence across organizational boundaries, and drive execution.
Strong communication, collaboration, and technical storytelling skills.
Nice to have Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred).
In Return You will develop the roadmap for Arm’s core interconnect and control subsystems, ensuring they are strategically aligned and technically validated across markets. Your ownership of requirement specs and roadmap rigor will enable Arm to scale from IP to complete system solutions.
Accommodations at Arm Arm’s recruitment process accommodates the needs of candidates and employees requiring support. If you need support during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com.
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 we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Hybrid Working at Arm Arm’s hybrid approach to working is centered around flexibility. Details of the hybrid working pattern for a particular role will be shared upon application.
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