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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