Drimva

Arm

Memory Controller Performance Architect

$162K–$218K

Austin, Texas · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026

Education
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

About the job

Develops and analyzes memory-controller and system performance models, optimizing Arm IP for workloads and guiding partners in designing high-performance systems.

What you'll do

  • Develop memory-controller and system models; analyze workloads, system bottlenecks, and IP microarchitecture.
  • Optimize memory-controller power and performance, and develop simulation and emulation methodologies for new workloads.
  • Provide models, analysis, and design guidance to business units and partners; mentor team members.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, with strong computer architecture, microarchitecture, and performance experience.
  • Proven experience in memory/interconnect performance modeling, workload analysis and methodologies, and system performance.
  • Proficiency in C++ for large-scale software development and in Perl or Python scripting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and willingness to engage with new concepts and collaborate.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of SystemC Transaction Level Modeling and interconnect micro-architecture design; experience with model correlation methodologies with RTL.
  • Experience with performance tools, performance extrapolation for large systems, and mentoring.

Pay

$161,500-$218,500 per year (base salary)

Tools

C++, Perl, Python, SystemC, RTL

AI focus

Optimizes AI in infrastructure, automotive, and mobile systems through high-performance interconnect and memory-controller IP development and system performance analysis.

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