What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Control Processor Sub-System Architect position at Arm?
Job Overview
Arm is seeking a System Control Processor Sub-System Architect to join our innovative SoC Architecture team. In this role, you will define and develop the architecture for the System Control Processor Sub-System, including a microcontroller (M-Class) and hardware accelerators focused on power and limits management.
You’ll work across teams to drive processor and memory sizing based on system workloads, define interconnect topologies (AHB, AXI, APB), and lead hardware/software algorithm partitioning. Your work will have a significant impact on Arm’s next-generation Solutions for client, infrastructure, automotive, and IoT markets.
Responsibilities
To join a newly forming Solution Engineering SoC architecture team with significant opportunities to impact the shape, definition, and culture of the team and help build our future success! This will be a fast paced and exciting environment with opportunities to demonstrate your strategic and innovative thinking while directly chipping in to current projects. You will also be rewarded with a competitive compensation structure, PTO, benefits, sabbaticals and parental bonding leave!
Arm is proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect our culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work collaboratively to defy ordinary and shape extraordinary!
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.
Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want our people to Do Great Things. If you need support or an accommodation to Be Your Brilliant Self during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation 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 at Arm
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 at Arm
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.
Arm is seeking a System Control Processor Sub-System Architect to join our innovative SoC Architecture team. In this role, you will define and develop the architecture for the System Control Processor Sub-System, including a microcontroller (M-Class) and hardware accelerators focused on power and limits management.
You’ll work across teams to drive processor and memory sizing based on system workloads, define interconnect topologies (AHB, AXI, APB), and lead hardware/software algorithm partitioning. Your work will have a significant impact on Arm’s next-generation Solutions for client, infrastructure, automotive, and IoT markets.
Responsibilities
- Architect the System Control Processor Sub-System, including microcontrollers and hardware accelerators
- Define processor and memory sizing strategies based on workload analysis
- Architect local interconnects, address maps, access control, and memory management
- Lead HW/SW partitioning and define inter-processor communication interfaces
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and platform teams to deliver a cohesive architectural solution
- Apply knowledge of platform interfaces for PMIC and power control
- 12 years in SoC and platform architecture and design across hardware and software
- 3 years developing power and thermal management solutions
- Experience in power, thermal, and electrical limits management, DVFS, power gating, voltage regulation, and digital clocking
- Familiarity with standards such as PCSA, SCMI, ACPI, and BSA
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills with experience resolving complex technical challenges
- Experience architecting ARM or x86-based systems at the SoC and platform level
- Background in automotive, IoT, infrastructure, or mobile SoCs
- Understanding of board-level power delivery and PMIC integration
- Ability to handle multiple projects and adapt in a fast-paced environment
To join a newly forming Solution Engineering SoC architecture team with significant opportunities to impact the shape, definition, and culture of the team and help build our future success! This will be a fast paced and exciting environment with opportunities to demonstrate your strategic and innovative thinking while directly chipping in to current projects. You will also be rewarded with a competitive compensation structure, PTO, benefits, sabbaticals and parental bonding leave!
Arm is proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect our culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work collaboratively to defy ordinary and shape extraordinary!
- Partner and customer focus
- Collaboration and communication
- Creativity and innovation
- Team and personal development
- Impact and influence
- Deliver on your promises
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.
Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want our people to Do Great Things. If you need support or an accommodation to Be Your Brilliant Self during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation 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 at Arm
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 at Arm
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.
Salary : $297,600 - $402,600
