Principal Systems Architect - AGI CPU

Job ID 2026-17105

Date posted Apr. 14, 2026

Location Austin, Texas

Category Hardware Engineering


This role is part of the rapidly growing Arm Cloud AI Business Unit where we enable deployment of Arm AGI CPUs built on Arm Neoverse in Cloud, AI and Networking markets! To enable our next-generation Silicon and System designs for AGI CPUs and Solutions, we need someone with experience in designing and deploying hardware in these segments.

Systems Solutions Architect will work with partners in the ecosystem to define system definition to drive growth and adoption of Arm Silicon and technologies for key cloud, AI and data-center applications.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive key OEM and ODM partners to design cloud hardware solutions that bring together Arm’s SoC products, partner IP and their key IP to provide best-in-class performance, power efficiency, scalability, and time-to-market.
  • Work together with SoC, Platforms, Software architects and multi-functional teams including hardware engineers, software developers, performance engineers, and researchers to align system deployment strategies with system design goals for key target segments.
  • Engage with end customers such as Hyperscalers, OEMs, ODMs, Accelerator and Memory/IO partners, data-center system and software companies to understand cloud use-cases, requirements, and opportunities for Arm.
  • Keep pace with the latest advancements in AI data-center space, drive competitive analysis and find innovative solutions to prepare Arm for success. Support Product Managers on defining SoC, Platform and IP, interconnect, CSS designs for next-gen hardware.
  • Promote Arm server solutions with Arm partners and wider industry, demonstrating both maturity of vision and technical leadership. Represent Arm’s interests at key industry forums and technology working groups with goal of enabling widespread adoption of Arm solutions.

Required Skills and Experience :

  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience)
  • 10+ years as a systems/platforms architect with a background in Silicon and hardware design.
  • Industry knowledge of various design points in the cloud including servers, accelerators, networking, and storage equipment.
  • Experience helping customers build and deploy hardware in cloud covering rack-scale architecture, accelerator/IO interconnect, power efficiency and cooling solutions etc.
  • Experience working with Silicon and IP design and verification teams, board design and bring-up teams, system modeling, simulation and emulation techniques.
  • Good communication and collaboration skills, ability to build technical consensus across multiple teams and bring clarity to poorly defined and complex problems.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :

  • Understanding of cloud applications and software architecture and their impact on hardware designs and vice-versa. Knowledge of Arm eco-system of software and hardware partners.
  • Familiarity with SoC design flow, validation, test/product engineering and packaging techniques.
  • Ability to generate consistent, complete, and concise written specifications.
  • Experience driving industry standards and presenting at various industry technical forums and events.

In Return:

Arm is poised to lead the next generation of innovation, adoption and growth in the Cloud/Data-center space ! This is an outstanding opportunity to influence the direction that the industry is taking and learn emerging trends in this space. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 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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Salary Range:

$249,900-$338,100 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.

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