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Principal System Architect

Job ID 2024-13225 Date posted Aug. 18, 2025 Location Austin, Texas Category Hardware Engineering Apply

Job Overview:

The Central Technology Team within Arm develops key technologies which will form the foundation of future products.  You will join a multinational, dynamic, collaborative and highly motivated Systems team in Central Technology to help craft the direction of our world leading products. You will need to have architecture and hardware/software development skills, in addition to being able to think creatively. In this role you can expect to be a technical leader where your ideas will make a difference and enable you to make your mark shaping industry leading IP.

Your job responsibilities will be diverse and may include architecture, technology research, hands-on prototyping and experimental investigations, engaging with product groups, working closely together with the engineering team, and taking part in partner and customer engagements.

Together with our world-leading architects you will:

  • Design and develop systems architecture for the latest technologies and industry needs for products in new and existing markets.
  • Perform high level performance modelling and analysis of hardware features, applications, benchmarks and games.
  • Develop and improve tools for architectural exploration and performance analysis.
  • Understand and analyse system level architectural trade-offs (including hardware, memory systems and system s/w).
  • Collaborate with the Arm engineering team to see your ideas delivered into products.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Proven track record, with significant experience in System IP design.
  • Deep knowledge of system architecture requirements.
  • Deep understanding of system component inter-dependencies including memory and IO systems, and of systems-level performance modeling and analysis.
  • Understanding of general-purpose CPU microarchitecture, including knowledge of areas such as processor pipelines, caches, memory hierarchy, and multi-processor systems.
  • Understanding of system architecture impact on physical design and vice-versa.
  • Ability to quantify and make trade-offs between power, performance and area appropriately to meet the requirements of the product.
  • Proven ability to generate consistent, complete, and concise written specifications.
  • Ability to build technical consensus across multiple teams and bring clarity to poorly defined and complex problems.
  • Track record of independently identifying innovations and making them happen.
  • Excellent communication (written, verbal, presentation) skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams both locally and across sites.
  • Motivated to continuously develop skills and accept a variety of responsibilities as part of contributing to Arm’s success.
  • Strong programming ability: C, C++, scripting.
  • BSEE or BSCS required. MS/PhD in EE or CS preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years Computer Science experience or equivalent required.

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

Salary Range:

$241,100-$326,100 per year

We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

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.

Innovate and Create on Arm

You know us. With 125 Arm-powered products shipped every second, more than 70% of the world’s population touches Arm technology. Our hardware engineers are a dynamic force driving innovation across various domains. Whether it’s powering your smartphone, delivering award-winning VR gaming, or developing the foundation for the world's fastest supercomputer – our engineers are designing the advanced core processors leading the race toward a connected, autonomous, hyper-performance future.

From advancing core implementation to developing full custom physical IP, Arm hardware engineering pushes the limits in vital areas, such as memory, IO, and logic, to shape the future of technology.

Drive change on Arm

At Arm, you'll influence 95% of the world's connected devices and all their applications. From healthcare and infrastructure to virtual reality, you'll affect nearly all industries worldwide, racing toward new milestones and achievements together.

Revolutionary Benefits

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Development and Support

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Life at Arm

Life in the office doesn't get any better — especially when those offices are as sleek as ours and the people there are creative and compassionate. Combine that with our popular 'we, not I' mindset, and you enjoy the kind of teamwork and togetherness rarely found elsewhere. We share so much in common, not least the same passion for progress, but we also welcome each other's diversity. Ultimately, we love to inspire and be inspired every day.

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