ARM Server SoC Software & Firmware Systems Engineer (Sr. Staff / Principal)
Core
System-level technical leader for next-generation ARM server platforms, guiding end-to-end architecture across silicon, firmware, OS, and hypervisor integration for hyperscale datacenter customers.
Role type
Sr. Staff / Principal ARM Server SoC Software & Firmware Systems Engineer
Builds
Reference ARM server platforms (silicon enablement, firmware, OS, hypervisor)
Domain
Semiconductor / Datacenter / Server Infrastructure
Required skills
ARM64 server architecture, system software stack design, cross-layer contract definition (ACPI, PSCI, SBSA), boot flow design, power/performance management, RAS, security, virtualization, memory management, PCIe, telemetry, architectural leadership, cross-functional team alignment, technical documentation, mentorship
Preferred skills
Hyperscaler customer experience, OCP/ARM standards body familiarity, Sr. Staff/Principal level influence
Technologies
ARM, ACPI, PSCI, SBSA, SystemReady, C, C++, Java, Python
Responsibilities
Own and guide system-level architecture for ARM server SoCs; Operate as a technical integrator across CPU, SoC, firmware, OS, performance, RAS, security, and platform teams; Define and enforce clean cross-layer contracts; Provide architectural leadership for boot flows, runtime firmware, power and performance management, RAS, security, virtualization, memory, PCIe, and telemetry; Drive alignment on architectural principles, tradeoffs, and design decisions across multiple teams without direct authority; Identify architectural risks and cross-team dependencies early; Review designs and implementations to ensure adherence to architectural intent, scalability, and production-quality expectations; Translate hyperscaler, customer, and ecosystem requirements into clear technical architecture and execution priorities; Influence long-term platform and SoC roadmaps through system-level analysis and technical leadership; Produce high-quality architecture documentation, technical guidance, and executive-level summaries; Mentor senior engineers and emerging architects across firmware and system software domains.
Seniority
Sr. Staff / Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
