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SoC Architect

San Jose, CA · On-site

$323K - $437K/yr

Design and develop Arm's SoC architecture based on Arm product IP and system architecture to meet the requirements of best-in-class compute across our market segments. * Work proactively across Arm ...

ARM

SoC Architect

San Jose, CA · On-site

$323K - $437K/yr

Design and develop Arm's SoC architecture based on Arm product IP and system architecture to meet the requirements of best-in-class compute across our market segments. * Work proactively across Arm ...

ARM

SoC Architect

San Diego, CA

$308K - $417K/yr

Design and develop Arm's SoC architecture based on Arm product IP and system architecture to meet the requirements of best-in-class compute across our market segments. * Work proactively across Arm ...

ARM

SoC Architect

San Diego, CA · On-site

$308K - $417K/yr

Design and develop Arm's SoC architecture based on Arm product IP and system architecture to meet the requirements of best-in-class compute across our market segments. * Work proactively across Arm ...

ARM

SoC Architect

Austin, TX · On-site

$308K - $417K/yr

Design and develop Arm's SoC architecture based on Arm product IP and system architecture to meet the requirements of best-in-class compute across our market segments. * Work proactively across Arm ...

ARM

SoC Architect

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$308K - $417K/yr

Design and develop Arm's SoC architecture based on Arm product IP and system architecture to meet the requirements of best-in-class compute across our market segments. * Work proactively across Arm ...

ARM

SoC Offensive Security Staff Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

The Security Research and Response team in Arm's Architecture and Technology Group is seeking a highly skilled SoC Offensive Security Staff Engineer to apply an attacker's mindset to Arm's next ...

ARM

Customer Success Manager

Austin, TX · Hybrid

Lead sophisticated cross-functional engagements involving Partner and Arm engineering, architecture, silicon, software, platform, and operations organizations. * Lead program reviews, governance ...

ARM

Customer Success Manager

San Jose, CA · Hybrid

Lead sophisticated cross-functional engagements involving Partner and Arm engineering, architecture, silicon, software, platform, and operations organizations. * Lead program reviews, governance ...

ARM

Senior Product Manager, Edge AI CPU

Austin, TX · On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

Understanding of Arm architecture, AMBA technologies, system interconnects, cache coherency, and Edge AI software ecosystems. * Experience working with Tier 1 semiconductor companies, OEMs, or ...

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How much do arm architecture jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for arm architecture in the United States is $63.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.28 and $71.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Arm architecture?

Arm architecture refers to a family of computer processor architectures developed by Arm Holdings. These architectures are widely used in embedded systems, smartphones, tablets, and increasingly in servers and personal computers. Arm processors are known for their energy efficiency, scalability, and performance, making them a popular choice for mobile and low-power devices. The architecture uses a reduced instruction set computing (RISC) approach, which enables simpler, faster, and more efficient processing compared to complex instruction set computing (CISC) architectures. Arm licenses its designs to other companies, who can then customize and manufacture their own chips based on Arm technology.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Arm Architecture Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Arm Architecture Engineer, you need a strong background in computer engineering or electrical engineering, with expertise in microprocessor design, embedded systems, and Arm architecture concepts. Familiarity with hardware description languages (such as Verilog or VHDL), simulation tools, and Arm development environments is typically required, along with relevant certifications like Arm Accredited Engineer (AAE). Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective teamwork are essential soft skills for excelling in collaborative and innovative engineering projects. These skills ensure efficient design, implementation, and optimization of Arm-based systems that meet performance and reliability standards.

What is the difference between Arm Architecture vs Embedded Systems Engineer?

AspectArm ArchitectureEmbedded Systems Engineer
CredentialsKnowledge of processor architectures, certifications in hardware design or embedded systemsDegree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related fields; experience with embedded programming
Work EnvironmentHardware design labs, chip development companies, semiconductor firmsManufacturing plants, product development teams, software and hardware integration labs
Industry UsageUsed in designing processors and chips across tech industriesDevelops and tests embedded systems in various devices and appliances

Arm Architecture focuses on designing and understanding processor architectures, while Embedded Systems Engineers develop and implement embedded solutions using such architectures. Both roles often collaborate but differ in scope: one is hardware-centric, the other combines hardware and software development.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working with Arm Architecture, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals working with Arm Architecture often encounter challenges such as optimizing code for energy efficiency, ensuring compatibility across various Arm-based devices, and staying updated with frequent advancements in the architecture. Addressing these requires a strong understanding of Arm's toolchains, continuous learning through official Arm documentation, and active participation in developer communities. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as hardware engineers and embedded software developers, is also key to successfully overcoming these challenges and delivering robust, scalable solutions.
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Infographic showing various Arm Architecture job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,666 per year, or $63.3 per hour.
SoC Architect

SoC Architect

ARM

San Jose, CA • On-site

$323K - $437K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Job Overview:
At Arm an SoC Architect is a technical role responsible for architecting and designing high-volume, sophisticated, SoC platforms on groundbreaking nodes across multiple market segments including mobile, automotive, datacenter and networking, and IoT.
Arm's SoC Architects play a meaningful role in the development of production-quality silicon with outstanding performance and power efficiency, both in partnership with Arm partners and producing Arm development silicon.
Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop Arm's SoC architecture based on Arm product IP and system architecture to meet the requirements of best-in-class compute across our market segments.
  • Work proactively across Arm's architecture and core technology teams to ensure a roadmap of architecture platforms and technology feature development supporting the needs of groundbreaking SoCs
  • Collaborate with a team of SoC architects with the expertise to leave no stone unturned in the quest to design world-leading SoCs. Ability to scale across multiple partners and deliver multiple engagements in parallel.
  • Collaborate with core, technology and software teams to optimize the end-to-end platform solutions
  • Participate in identifying the key use cases and workloads showcasing the best of Arm IP/platform
  • Work with engineering teams across Arm to coordinate on-time delivery of Arm IP into SoCs, and work together to ensure that what we learn from SoC development shapes how we develop future IP.
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement in SoC architecture staying up to date on industry trend and new technologies
  • Participate and drive partner/customer specific architecture discussions. Bring specifications to a mature stage allowing design and implementation teams to engage actively

Required Skills and Experience:
  • Significant experience in architecting scalable SoCs on groundbreaking nodes across multiple market segments
  • Expertise in multiple of the following areas: heterogeneous compute architectures, power management, clocking, coherent and non-coherent interconnect, PCIe/CXL, multi-level caching architecture, functional profiling & debug, security and access control, virtualization, memory hierarchies, sophisticated 2.5D/3D packaging, performance / power modeling & estimation, soft real-time accelerators, DRAM memory technologies.
  • Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills. Able to present at executive level inside and outside of Arm.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degrees in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 10 years of experience in a senior development or leadership position within semiconductor industry
  • Ability to influence at all levels, across engineering and business organizations internal and external to Arm, in their peer group, across execution, strategy and change.

"Nice To Have" Skills and Experience:
  • Ability to work optimally in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and requirements
  • Prepared to challenge the status quo constructively at senior level
  • Proven track record of timely, to-specification delivery of multiple sophisticated projects in parallel

In Return:
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.
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

Our 10x mindset guides how we engineer, collaborate, and grow. Understand what it means and how to reflect 10x in your work: https://careers.arm.com/en/10x-mindset
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Salary Range:
$323,000-$437,000 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.
Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation 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 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 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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