Principal Real Time Interconnect Architect

Company: ARM LIMITED
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Location: Sheffield Green
Job Description:

Overview

An outstanding opportunity for a motivated architect to lead the definition and demonstration of Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities across our IP portfolio and systems, spanning smartphones, cars, and datacenters.

Responsibilities

  • Specify QoS requirements across the IP portfolio to meet system‑level needs for real‑time predictability, power management, performance, freedom from interference, and noisy‑neighbor service level containment.
  • Collaborate with solution architects to distil QoS requirements and define QoS aspects of system architecture that meet those requirements.
  • Work with AMBA and other Arm architecture teams to enable future QoS capabilities.
  • Define and lead methodologies for demonstrating that QoS architecture meets requirements, both in theory and in real systems.

Qualifications

  • Experience building systems with robust QoS capabilities, including hard real‑time requirements.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build consensus across multiple teams.
  • Understanding of QoS theory and ability to evaluate alternative approaches.
  • Experience with RTL design sufficient to understand the impact on system area, speed, and power of architectural decisions.
  • Proficiency in Python or a similar scripting language.
  • Self‑motivation to set and achieve goals.

Nice to Have

  • Performance modelling experience.
  • Systems power‑management experience.
  • Experience in systems architecture across client, automotive, and datacenter domains.

Salary Range: £168,300 – £227,700 per year

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, providing an environment of mutual respect where all applicants and colleagues have equal opportunities. We do not 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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Posted: July 13th, 2026