Lead performance modeling efforts for machine learning accelerator IP, defining and evaluating new features with hardware architects. Conduct workload characterization, architectural experiments, and performance analysis to guide next-generation Arm products. Develop modeling software in modern C++ and Python, debug complex systems, present findings, and mentor junior engineers. The role requires strong computer architecture and systems engineering expertise, with preferred experience in ML IP, cache-coherent memory systems, and hardware microarchitecture exploration.
Job Overview:
The Central Technology Team within Arm develops key technologies which will form the foundation of future products.
You will join a multinational, multifaceted, collaborative and highly motivated Machine Learning Hardware Architecture team in Central Technology to help craft the direction of Machine Learning in Arm IP designs.
Responsibilities:
You will be working on accelerating ML across a variety of next generation Arm IP.
You will be leading focused efforts with new capabilities in our performance model to define the performance for new features and capabilities in our accelerators. This will involve working with hardware architects, workload characterization to propose and characterize changes to our products.
Required Skills and Experience :
"Nice To Have" Skills and Experience :
In Return:
When joining our team, you are joining a collaborative environment where leadership is about empowering others. We embrace new and different ideas and perspectives, because we believe the best innovation only happens in a diverse and psychologically safe environment.
Salary Range:
$262,700-$355,400 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.
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
At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact [email protected] so we can support you.
Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
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.
The Central Technology Team within Arm develops key technologies which will form the foundation of future products.
You will join a multinational, multifaceted, collaborative and highly motivated Machine Learning Hardware Architecture team in Central Technology to help craft the direction of Machine Learning in Arm IP designs.
Responsibilities:
You will be working on accelerating ML across a variety of next generation Arm IP.
You will be leading focused efforts with new capabilities in our performance model to define the performance for new features and capabilities in our accelerators. This will involve working with hardware architects, workload characterization to propose and characterize changes to our products.
Required Skills and Experience :
- Strong computer architecture and systems engineering fundamentals
- Functional and performance modeling experience for Hardware IP development
- Ability to define architectural experiments and interpret the results
- Strong software development skills including experience with modern C++ and Python
- Ability to mentor junior engineers
- Strong problem solving and debugging skills
- Good analysis and presentation skills
- Familiarity with Linux development
"Nice To Have" Skills and Experience :
- Experience with Machine Learning IP development / systems
- Experience with cache-coherent memory system architecture
- Hardware microarchitecture exploration experience
In Return:
When joining our team, you are joining a collaborative environment where leadership is about empowering others. We embrace new and different ideas and perspectives, because we believe the best innovation only happens in a diverse and psychologically safe environment.
Salary Range:
$262,700-$355,400 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.
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
At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact [email protected] so we can support you.
Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
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.
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