Principal System Architecture Engineer - Media & Vision

Cambridge
1 week ago
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Job Overview:

In Arm's Central Technology group we are building trail-blazing future technology which will keep Arm-based products redefining the state-of-the-art. We are looking for a hardworking Principal System Engineer to join us as part of the CT-Systems Multimedia and Applied Computer Vision Team. This team is responsible for multimedia and vision oriented algorithm design, technology research, as well as next-gen Arm Multimedia Subsystem Architecture for mobile, large screen compute and other market segments. Are you passionate about shaping the future of multimedia and vision compute at Arm? Do you want to see the architectures you have invented being used by millions of people? We may be looking just for you!

 

Responsibilities:

You will be part of Multimedia System Architecture team, giving you the opportunity to develop and make a relevant contribution into Arm compute subsystems

The role will give you also outstanding opportunity to interact with world class specialists, architects and engineers, both inside and outside Arm

The role offers working with hardware models, as well as RTL prototypes of multimedia processors, focused on evaluation of next-generation features and understanding PPA of those components

This System Engineer role asks for deep understanding and experience in design, modelling and verification of multimedia HW IP

You will contribute to Arm Multimedia Subsystem architecture definition work by formulating power, performance analysis plans and test strategies

Required Skills and Experience:

Expertise in media subsystem architecture, as well as hardware design & verification aspects of multimedia IP - Display Processor design experience is a requirement

Understanding real use case data-flows in modern heterogeneous compute platforms, with complex interconnect and memory systems

Experience in analysis of power and performance of media and vision use cases, also with inclusion of AI compute, their data paths for Client devices, as well as control software, drivers and APIs

In depth understanding of various system design trade-offs: hardware vs. software partitioning, power, performance, memory bandwidth, latency, quality-of-service, real-time vs. non-real-time traffic

Good understanding of modern ML methods to guide design prototyping, modelling and verification

"Nice to Have" Skills and Experience:

Technical Leadership experience on the complex multimedia processor project, or part of it

Expertise in using HLS (High Level Synthesis) tools and flows to generate prototype RTL

Good understanding and experience in using mixed HDL environments, and co-simulation (C/C++, SystemC, SystemVerilog)

Experience working with Arm AMBA protocols and system IP, such as MMU, DMA, Compression blocks

 

In Return:

Arm has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

 

At Arm, we are guided by our core beliefs that reflect our rare culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to resist ordinary and craft extraordinary.

 

On top of the already compelling , we offer strong team culture, learning opportunities, regular career conversations, emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion and a continuous improvement mentality.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

 

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Accommodations at Arm

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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

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