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About the role
We are looking for engineers happy to accept the challenge of working with us on defining next generation products optimised for innovative AI algorithms that target sectors from IoT devices to mobiles, laptops and servers.
Would you like to join the team that defines the micro-architecture of the future Arm CPUs, and influence the future by crafting products that millions of people will use all over the world?
We are looking for engineers happy to accept the challenge of working with us on defining next generation products optimised for innovative AI algorithms that target sectors from IoT devices to mobiles, laptops and servers.
The performance team within the CPU group is responsible for early performance exploration and analysis that drive the definition of the next generation Arm CPUs.
By joining the team, you will interact closely with world-wide CPU RTL designers and implementation teams to investigate and evaluate new micro-architectural ideas and design trade-offs that will make the micro-architecture for the next products successful for the target sectors. You will evaluate these ideas and analyse CPU performance and power developing and using C++ based models of the micro-architecture. You will also coach and mentor more junior engineers to help them grow and become deep experts on the field.
Responsibilities
The key objectives of this role include:
Help driving the technical direction of the team, which develops, tests and maintains software models of Arm's advance CPUs.
Engage with hardware design engineers to prune the design space of next generation products, understanding power and performance opportunities on current processors and investigate potential micro-architectural improvements.
Support the mentorship and coaching of other specialists; sharing your technical expertise and experience.
With your help, we will keep improving the effectiveness of Arm modelling methodologies.
Our team collaborates with performance, design and implementation engineers across the world. You would be involved on the communication and alignment of activities related to integration, methodologies, strategies, etc.
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Required Skills and Experience
Good interpersonal skills and capacity to work efficiently with local and remote teams.
Detailed understanding of CPU micro-architecture.
Experience of performance modelling.
Experience of exploring and evaluating ideas and performance related to processor micro-architecture.
Proven experience in C++.
“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience
Team leadership, including planning and managing tasks, as well as delivery to specification and schedule.
Strong software development experience, including design specification, coding, testing, and debugging.
Experience with RTL and SystemC simulators.
Experience with power models.
Familiarity with Arm architectures and instruction sets.
Knowledge of System Architecture and System Software including OS kernel internals.
Experience of Unix development environment.
University degree, ideally in electronic engineering or computer science, although other graduates would be considered if they have meaningful experience.
In Return
You will get to utilise your engineering skills to build support for technologies and influence millions of devices for years to come. You’ll share ideas with and learn new skills from some of the best engineers in the world!
Additional Information
Please note that no relocation package is available for this role. If skilled worker sponsorship is required, Arm will meet costs associated with sponsorship for the employer only. All fees associated with the individual’s application e.g. visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.
Our 10x Mindset
At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset
Use of AI in Your Application
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Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations
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Hybrid Working
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
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.
