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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff SOC Performance Architect - **Company:** ARM - **Location:** Sunset Valley, TX, United States - **Salary:** $198,100.0 - $268,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Microarchitecture, Software Debugging, Internet Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), PCI Express, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, SystemC, System on a Chip, Network Switches, Scripting, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** November 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-soc-performance-architect-austin-tx--acebb63a-ddcd-4bd8-bbe3-7efc6165be53 ## About the Role Multimedia, IP (Internet Protocol), Internet of Things, Machine Tool, Debugging Skills, IPsec (IP Security), Ecosystems, Performance Engineering, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Team Player, * Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, with a strong foundation in computer architecture, microarchitecture, and performance analysis. * proven experience in SoC performance modeling and/or RTL within the semiconductor industry. * A proven track record of developing cycle-accurate performance models and evaluating microarchitectural features for future performance improvements. * Strong C++ skills for large-scale software development. * Experience with SystemC TLM and proficiency in Python scripting. Nice to Have * Knowledge of interconnect microarchitecture, PCIe, and CHI protocols. * Familiarity with realistic workloads used for system performance optimization. * Experience with performance verification methodologies and correlating software models with RTL. What Sets You Apart Beyond technical expertise, we're looking for someone who: * Brings a can-do, proactive attitude and takes ownership of problems end-to-end. * Is willing to focus and commit to deliver robust, high-quality solutions. * Has a strong sense of curiosity and is eager to learn new domains, even when they're outside your current comfort zone. * Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys learning from-and contributing to-a team of experts. ## Description The Role: SoC Performance Engineer We are looking for experienced SoC performance engineers who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of system performance on Arm IP. In this role, you will work alongside a collaborative team of architects and performance engineers to shape the next generation of high-performance interconnect IP. Your work will directly influence Arm systems used in infrastructure, automotive, and mobile markets, helping partners across the ecosystem build world-class products. This is a role for someone who enjoys deep technical challenges, takes pride in delivering high-quality work, and brings curiosity and ownership to everything they do. What You'll Do * Collaborate closely with micro-architects, RTL, and validation engineers to develop cycle-accurate timing and performance models for coherent and non-coherent interconnects. * Drive new feature development, evaluating architectural trade-offs and their impact on system-level performance. * Build high-quality, well-correlated performance models used for both internal analysis and customer evaluation. * Partner with internal teams and external customers to deliver the collateral and insights needed to build the highest-performing systems on Arm technology. * Design performance test suites, identify bottlenecks, validate expectations, and propose practical, data-driven solutions. ## About Arm Arm is the industry’s highest-performing and most power-efficient compute platform with unmatched scale that touches 100 percent of the connected global population. To meet the insatiable demand for compute, Arm is delivering advanced solutions that allow the world’s leading technology companies to unleash the unprecedented experiences and capabilities of AI. Together with the world’s largest computing ecosystem and 22 million software developers, we are building the future of AI on Arm. 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