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About Arm Holdings
Arm Holdings plc is a leading British semiconductor and software design firm, established in 1990 and recognized for developing energy-efficient processor architectures that power nearly all smartphones and a vast range of IoT and computing devices.
Arm Holdings currently has
106 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$209,100–$282,900
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As a Senior Principal System Architect, you will join the team to drive the definition and exploration of next-generation system architectures across data center and networking domains. You will be responsible for identifying architectural inflection points, establishing top-down technology objectives, and leading research into innovative solutions such as 3D integration, chiplets, advanced memory systems, and heterogeneous integration. Your daily work involves translating long-term visions into technical strategies while ensuring alignment across software, silicon, and system domains. You will perform technology scouting through academia and industry forums to stay ahead of market trends. The role requires expertise in SoC/system architecture, server-class power management, high-speed IO interfaces like PCIe and SATA, security, and remote device management. Candidates must possess a degree in Computer Engineering and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical strategies.
Define next-generation system architectures by analyzing industry trends, Hyperscaler demands, and software workloads.
Establish top-down technology objectives to guide research into compute, memory, and interconnect technologies.
Explore innovative hardware solutions including 3D stacking, chiplets, and advanced packaging techniques.
Translate long-term vision into actionable technical strategies and architectural features for product goals.
Align multi-functional requirements across software, silicon, and system domains to ensure high-performance infrastructure.
Communicate data-backed architectural visions to senior stakeholders and internal technical teams.
Conduct technology scouting through engagement with academia, research consortia, and industry forums.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering.
Minimum 10 years of experience in SoC/system architecture, technology strategy, or advanced technology research.
Deep knowledge of infrastructure system architecture requirements including server-class power management and high-speed IO interfaces like PCIe and SATA.
Expertise in security, external to SoC system monitoring, and remote device management.
Ability to produce consistent, complete, and concise written specifications.
Excellent communication skills across written, verbal, and presentation formats.