CPU Technology Architect (Apply in minutes)

ARM
Cambridge
1 year ago
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We are the CPU Technology team, part of the Arm Central Technology Group. Thisdiverse, engineering-centric group invents, defines and architectstechnologies to assist development of tomorrows IP solutions from Arm. Weshape next-generation Arm CPUs, creating new concepts that will power billionsof devices worldwide.Are you a forward-thinking, passionate engineer motivated by the challenge ofinvestigating and defining this ground-breaking technology? If so, we lookforward to learning more about you!##Responsibilities:* Analysing CPU performance using models, emulators and real devices to understand the bottlenecks we need to break through * Developing our understanding of the competitive landscape and identifying key missing technologies at Arm, particularly for future solutions like Computer Vision and Machine Learning * Proposing new technologies or investigations to improve our products and understanding * Supporting the implementation of new technologies for our CPUs with the CPU experts within Arm, to remain competitive in terms of performance and efficiency * Communicating your technical results with the Arm business teams.##Required Skills and Experience :* A university degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or another appropriate field * A passion to innovate, think differently, and explore new avenues * Experience developing software andor hardware, particularly CC++ and Arm assembly * Confident developing in Linux environments with experience in shell and PythonPerl scripting * Self-motivated and independent, curious to learn, and eager to work with others. Able to work efficiently alone and in a team that spans groups and countries * Good written and verbal communication skills.##“Nice To Have” :* Experience of CPU performance analysis * Comfortable working on immature technologies and following up the latest advances in science * Working knowledge of sophisticated CPU techniques, such as branch prediction or pre-fetchers * Software optimisation experience in domains like HPC, machine learning, Android applications, Linux kernel.## **In Return:**We work directly with engineers across the company to architect next-generation CPUs. The work impacts our bottom line and the ability to deliverimprovements for our customers. You will be part of a growing, fast paced, andlively team and give direction to your own work.#LI-TE!##Accommodations at ArmAt Arm, we want our people toDo Great Things. If you need support or anaccommodation toBe Your Brilliant Selfduring the recruitment process,please email . To note,by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm toarrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation requests will betreated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests willonly be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this isnot an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews,having documents read aloud or office accessibility. Please email us aboutanything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.##Hybrid Working at ArmArm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environmentthat supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe inbringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilstrecognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empowergroupsteams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on thework and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will beshared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer islimited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and wherethis 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 ArmArm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment ofmutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants andcolleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovativeindividuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, orstatus as a protected veteran.

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