ARM

Senior GPU Architect

ARM$161K — $218K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or 6+ years of industry experience with 2+ years in GPU work
  • Master's degree and 4+ years of experience in related fields
  • PhD with at least 2 years of GPU experience
  • Strong understanding of the graphics pipeline and GPU architectures
  • Creative thinker with excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Proficiency in C, C++, and willingness to learn new programming flows
  • Team-oriented, self-motivated, and results-driven individual

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with GPU Architects on architectural improvements
  • Build and validate prototype architectures for GPU technologies
  • Conduct technology research and hands-on prototyping
  • Engage with product groups for project alignment
  • Analyze performance across gaming and GPGPU workloads
  • Support engineering teams in delivering top-tier IP
  • Drive experimental investigations to innovate GPU solutions

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with GPU architecture specialists
  • Opportunities to propose new ideas and submit patents
  • Career support and independence to thrive
  • Flexibility in hybrid working arrangements
  • Commitment to diversity and accommodations during recruitment process
Full Job Description
The Central Technology Team within Arm develops key technologies which will form the foundation of future products.

You will join a multinational, multifaceted, collaborative, and highly motivated Graphics Hardware Architecture team in Central Technology. You will help craft the direction of our world-leading Mali™ Graphics products. The Mali™ Graphics Processor is the #1 shipping GPU.

Job Description:

You will need to have architecture and hardware/software development skills, together with the capacity for creative thought. In this capacity, you can expect to collaborate with leading GPU Architects to build prototype architectural improvements, as well as validate and put forward innovative architecture ideas. Your role will be significant and support Arm in delivering advanced future GPU IPs for the coming generations.

Responsibilities:

Your job responsibilities will be diverse including architecture, technology research, hands-on prototyping, experimental investigations, engaging with product groups, analyzing performance of various gaming and GPGPU workloads. You will work closely with the engineering team to deliver world class IP.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree or applicable professional background with more than 6 years of industry experience, of which a minimum of 2 years includes GPU-related work
  • MS degree and more than 4 years of related professional experience, with no less than 2 years dedicated to working with GPUs
  • PhD degree with at least 2 years of experience working on GPUs (in either industry or academia)
  • Knowledge of the graphics pipeline
  • Knowledge of GPU architectures, including the fixed function units needed for graphics processing
  • A clear grasp of the compromises involved between GPU and CPU architectures
  • A history of thinking creatively and communicating effectively, with a practical, organized and analytical approach to work
  • A good academic experience and background in computer architecture
  • A strong programming ability, with skills in C, C++, with the desire to learn new programming flows
  • An ability to efficiently work with large codebases and debug complex problems
  • Excellent team working skills, self-motivated and results focused


Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Knowledge of graphics and compute APIs for GPUs (OpenGL, Vulkan, DX, OpenCL, CUDA, etc.)
  • Previous experience in performance modeling or architecture
  • Background in developing timing-accurate simulators
  • Performance analysis of workloads to determine bottlenecks within the system
  • Experience in hardware/software codesign, particularly within GPU drivers and GPU interfaces
  • System-level knowledge of how accelerators communicate and transfer data with the host CPU


In Return:

Along with a competitive salary and an extensive rewards package, you'll gain support, independence, and chances to thrive in your career. You will collaborate with specialists in GPU architecture and have the chance to suggest new concepts, submit patents, and quickly progress in your professional journey!

Salary Range:

$161,500-$218,500 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 [redacted] . 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.

About ARM

ARM Holdings is a British multinational semiconductor and software design company, owned by SoftBank Group and its Vision Fund. With its headquarters in Cambridge, England, the company designs microprocessors, physical intellectual property (IP) and related technology and software, and sells development tools to deliver complete solutions for the digital world. ARM's technology is used in a wide range of applications, including automotive, consumer electronics, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The company was founded in 1990 and has grown to become one of the world's leading semiconductor IP companies.
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