Principal System Architect

• Collaborate with engineering leadership and product planning teams to define SoC hardware architecture specifications for mobile and laptop platforms
• Develop high-level architectural blueprints that guide engineering teams in designing and verifying platforms across these markets
• Translate technology and market requirements into clear architectural, IP, and software requirements
• Partner closely with Arm’s technology domain and core teams to ensure architectural readiness aligned with the product roadmap
• Evaluate and refine architectural proposals, driving cross-functional alignment between hardware, software, and platform groups
• Design experiments and analyses to explore architectural trade-offs, and lead the development of reference designs and next-generation chiplets/SoCs
• Represent Arm externally with strong technical credibility — engaging customers, gathering insights, and incorporating feedback to shape future solutions

• Proven track record in smartphone or laptop (Windows on ARM) SoC hardware architecture or a closely related domain
• Solid understanding of SoC architecture, microarchitecture, RTL design, and post-silicon validation of complex chips
• Deep technical knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Power, thermal, and limits management
• Reset and Boot Architecture
• Security Architecture
• 2.5D/3D chiplet technologies
• Debug & Telemetry Architecture
• Chipset and platform-level system design
• Experience with complete ASIC design flows and successful silicon/product commercialization
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, influence across organizational boundaries, and drive execution
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical storytelling skills

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred)