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Senior Systems Engineering Manager

Job ID 2025-14243 Date posted Jul. 11, 2025 Location Austin, Texas Category Hardware Engineering Apply

Arm technology is becoming the platform of choice for compute and AI. The Arm System Engineering team’s mission is to architect, design, and develop server and rack-level infrastructure for at-scale datacenter deployments. The team capabilities span across system hardware, software, system interconnect, system management storage, data center infrastructure and performance engineering. The team responsibilities include customer engagements, technology selection, system design, network architecture, performance, and datacenter deployment & operations. The Arm System Engineering team is developing industry-leading technology to deliver innovative and high-performing solutions to power the data centers of the future!

Job Overview:

Arm is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the planning, deployment, and maintenance of our R&D high-performance computing labs. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our infrastructure supporting advanced AI and HPC workloads.

Responsibilities:

  • Technical Leadership: Lead teams running compute, storage, and lab infrastructure-overseeing design, deployment, and operational readiness of systems in complex, high-scale environments.
  • Lab Operations & Infrastructure Implementation: Direct physical and logical implementation of infrastructure, including racking systems, power distribution, network design, equipment configuration, and integration of new technologies.
  • Scalability & Capacity Planning: Continuously scale and optimize lab space, capacity, and capability to meet evolving R&D and AI/HPC project requirements.
  • Project Deployment & Execution: Be responsible for "in-service" deployment efforts, including hardware validation, connectivity testing, infrastructure integration, and equipment lifecycle management.
  • System Availability & Monitoring: Ensure high system availability and performance across lab environments using best-in-class system management and monitoring tools.
  • Process & Compliance: Maintain rigorous documentation of processes, drive operational standardization, and support compliance with industry frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC2).
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork: Work closely with cross-functonal teams to align infrastructure delivery with technical and programmatic goals.
  • Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis: Lead resolution of system faults and anomalies, perform infrastructure validations, and implement improvements through structured feedback loops.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify and lead initiatives to optimize workflows, improve capacity utilization, and future-proof lab infrastructure for emerging technologies.

Required Skills and Experience :

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Proven record leading complex systems or infrastructure teams in HPC, AI, or lab environments.
  • Deep technical knowledge of Linux systems, compute/storage architecture, and infrastructure deployment practices.
  • Experience in physical infrastructure deployment including racking, cabling, network integration, and power systems.
  • Expertise in monitoring platforms, observability tools, and infrastructure automation.
  • Exceptional organizational and analytical skills, with a strong customer focus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to collaborate effectively across multi-functional and geographically distributed teams.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 25% travel).
  • Comfortable with fast paced environment that is rapidly developing and changing.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :

  • Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 or SOC 2.

In Return:

  • Be part of a pioneering team influencing the next generation of data center systems.
  • Collaborate with top-tier engineers and vendors to develop industry-leading AI hardware.
  • Drive innovation in mechanical design at scale with global impact.
  • Access professional growth through complex project involvement and multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion, where your work matters and drives global progress.

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.

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.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other locations to get our work done. Within that framework, we empower groups and teams to determine their own particular hybrid working pattern, 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.

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.

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