SoC Interconnect Architect

Job Overview:

At Arm, the SoC Interconnect Architect defines and designs innovative on-chip interconnect architectures-coherent and non-coherent-for scalable SoC platforms. You will work across markets including mobile, automotive, datacenter, networking, and IoT, contributing to production-quality silicon with top-tier performance and efficiency. Collaborating with multi-functional teams, you'll shape the interconnect infrastructure that powers next-generation SoCs.

Responsibilities:

• Architect on-chip interconnect solutions (coherent and non-coherent) across a range of silicon products.
• Collaborate with performance, power, and physical design teams to optimize interconnect fabrics.
• Develop SoC architecture using Arm product IP to meet compute performance targets.
• Define interconnect platform roadmaps in partnership with core technology teams.
• Optimize end-to-end platform solutions with software and hardware teams.
• Guide early architecture discussions with customers and partners, delivering ready-to-implement specifications.
• Support use case analysis and performance analysis.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in interconnect technologies.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 8+ years' experience in on-chip interconnect architecture for various silicon products.
• 8+ years' experience with coherency protocols and hierarchical cache design.
• Proven track record working with performance, power, and physical design teams on interconnect solutions.
• Experience designing scalable SoCs across multiple sectors and process nodes.
• Knowledge in areas such as heterogeneous compute, PCIe/CXL, security, caching, memory systems, and packaging.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with executive-level influence.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 10+ years in semiconductor roles.

Nice To Have Skills and Experience:

• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
• Constructive, strategic mindset to challenge and improve status quo.
• Track record of delivering complex projects on time and to spec.

In Return:

To join a newly forming Solution Engineering SoC architecture team with significant opportunities to impact the shape, definition, and culture of the team and help build our future success! This will be a fast paced and exciting environment with opportunities to demonstrate your strategic and innovative thinking while directly chipping in to current projects.

Arm is proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect our culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work collaboratively to defy ordinary and shape extraordinary!

• Partner and Customer Focus
• Collaboration and Communication
• Creativity and Innovation
• Team and Personal Development
• Impact and Influence
• Deliver on Your Promises

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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.