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# Principal System Architect

- **Company:** ARM
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $249,900.0 - $338,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing, Profiling, Distributed Systems, Linux Kernel, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Tensorflow, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, System Programming, System Software, Virtualization Technology, Containerization, Free and Open-Source Software, Programming Languages
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=507a3a26ff5a174d

## About the Role

* Proven expertise in systems software structure or low-level software programming.
 * Proficiency in C/C++ or similar system-level programming languages.
 * Experience with operating systems, kernel development, or runtime systems.
 * Understanding of computer architecture, memory systems, and hardware/software interactions.
 * Experience analyzing system performance, profiling, and optimization.
 * Ability to work across hardware and software boundaries in complex system environments.
 * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to influence architectural decisions.

Desired Skills and Experience:

 * Experience with AI/ML frameworks or performance optimization for ML workloads.
 * Knowledge of virtualization, container technologies, or distributed systems.
 * Familiarity with performance modeling, benchmarking, or simulation tools.
 * Experience with cloud infrastructure or large-scale computing platforms.
 * Contributions to open-source software or ecosystem enablement.

## Description

Become a Senior Principal Architect at Arm within the Central Technology team in Austin, TX. Your role involves shaping and advancing software architecture for next-generation computing platforms using Arm technologies. You will work at the intersection of system architecture, low-level software, and emerging workload areas. This opportunity allows you to contribute to innovations in AI/ML, infrastructure, mobile, automotive, and edge computing., * Establish and guide software architecture for next-generation compute systems and platforms.

 * Build and develop low-level and system software prototypes to explore architectural concepts and validate new ideas.
 * Collaborate with hardware architecture teams to ensure software and hardware co-design.
 * Analyze and optimize system performance across software stacks.
 * Evaluate emerging workloads and translate them into software architecture requirements.
 * Contribute to performance analysis, benchmarking, and optimization across compute platforms.
 * Provide technical leadership and architectural mentorship across cross-functional teams.
 * Influence long-term technology strategy and software roadmap development.


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