Lead the software architecture for advanced computing platforms at Arm. Responsibilities include building software prototypes collaborating on system performance and providing architectural mentorship.

Job Overview:
Become a Senior Principal Architect at Arm within the Central Technology team in Austin TX. Your role involves shaping and advancing software architecture for next-generation computing platforms using Arm technologies. You will work at the intersection of system architecture low-level software and emerging workload areas. This opportunity allows you to contribute to innovations in AI/ML infrastructure mobile automotive and edge computing.
Responsibilities:

• Establish and guide software architecture for next-generation compute systems and platforms.
• Build and develop low-level and system software prototypes to explore architectural concepts and validate new ideas.
• Collaborate with hardware architecture teams to ensure software and hardware co-design.
• Analyze and optimize system performance across software stacks.
• Evaluate emerging workloads and translate them into software architecture requirements.
• Contribute to performance analysis benchmarking and optimization across compute platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural mentorship across cross-functional teams.
• Influence long-term technology strategy and software roadmap development.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven expertise in systems software structure or low-level software programming.
• Proficiency in C/C++ or similar system-level programming languages.
• Experience with operating systems kernel development or runtime systems.
• Understanding of computer architecture memory systems and hardware/software interactions.
• Experience analyzing system performance profiling and optimization.
• Ability to work across hardware and software boundaries in complex system environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to influence architectural decisions.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience with AI/ML frameworks or performance optimization for ML workloads.
• Knowledge of virtualization container technologies or distributed systems.
• Familiarity with performance modeling benchmarking or simulation tools.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure or large-scale computing platforms.
• Contributions to open-source software or ecosystem enablement.

In Return:
At Arm we offer an exceptionally collaborative environment where you can thrive and innovate. We provide opportunities to work on world-class projects that build the future of technology. Join us and be part of a team that competes at the highest level!
Salary Range:
$249900-$338100 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
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Hybrid Working at Arm
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Equal Opportunities at Arm
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