System Performance Analysis Engineer
Arm · Sophia Antipolis, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
- On site
- Full-time
- €137,700 / year
- Sophia Antipolis, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Job highlights
- Analyze performance of Arm CPUs and Interconnect IPs.
- Investigate performance issues and suggest improvements.
- Run experiments on pre-silicon SoC environments.
- Identify performance bottlenecks and contribute solutions.
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams across sites.
About the role
About the Role
Would you love to investigate performance issues and suggest product improvements across the various components of a Cloud Server System-on-a-Chip? Would you like to analyse the performance of Arm ’s future CPUs and Interconnect IPs when they operate together?
Arm ’s Infrastructure Performance Analysis Team is a group of highly motivated engineers dedicated to maintaining Arm ’s leadership in server/cloud computing. We achieve this by helping our partners build outstanding products through:
- Detailed competitive analysis
- Sophisticated workload characterisation
- Advanced software modelling
Our work regularly influences both Arm ’s internal engineering teams and its external partners.
Responsibilities
As a System Performance Analysis Engineer, you will join the Solutions Performance Analysis team within Central Technology. Your key responsibilities include:
- Running experiments on pre-silicon SoC environments
- Analysing the performance of various Arm components (CPU, Interconnect, etc.) using real-world server and networking use-cases
- Assisting in the bring-up and behavioural understanding of these use-cases on future platforms
- Identifying performance bottlenecks and contributing to viable solutions
You ’ll be encouraged to share your insights widely across the company, promoting Arm ’s core beliefs and behaviours while embracing the opportunity to learn and grow within this impactful and highly collaborative space.
Required Skills And Experience
- In-depth understanding of Computer and System Architecture
- Experience conducting deep technical studies
- Hands-on expertise in software and hardware performance analysis
- Solid base in statistics
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-functional teams across multiple sites
- Familiarity with Unix, scripting, and source control systems
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience
If this sounds like you, we ’d love to hear from you!
Nice To Have Skills And Experience
- Familiarity with one or more CPU instruction sets
- Understanding of Arm architectures
- Experience with compilers and/or device drivers
- Flair for lateral thinking and creative problem-solving
- Familiarity with Verilog/SystemVerilog and front-end design
- Experience with Ruby, Assembly language (preferably Arm assembly), and programming languages such as C or C++
Our 10x mindset guides how we engineer, collaborate, and grow. Understand what it means and how to reflect 10x in your work: https://careers.arm.com/en/10x-mindset
Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm ’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team ’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Key skills/competency
- System Performance Analysis Engineer
- Computer Architecture
- System Architecture
- Performance Analysis
- Workload Characterisation
- Software Modelling
- Pre-silicon SoC
- Bottleneck Identification
- Unix Scripting
- Statistics
Skills & topics
- System Performance Analysis Engineer
- Computer Architecture
- System Architecture
- Performance Analysis
- Workload Characterisation
- Software Modelling
- Pre-silicon SoC
- Bottleneck Identification
- Unix
- Scripting
- Statistics
- SoC
- CPU
- Interconnect
- Server
- Cloud Computing
- Arm
- Engineering
- Hardware
- Software
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in computer architecture, performance analysis, and scripting. Quantify achievements.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize experience with Unix, scripting, source control, and statistical analysis.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Provide examples of working effectively with cross-functional teams on complex projects.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss system architecture, performance bottlenecks, and your problem-solving approach.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the System Performance Analysis Engineer role at Arm about?
- The System Performance Analysis Engineer at Arm investigates performance issues and suggests improvements for Cloud Server System-on-Chips, analyzing future CPUs and Interconnect IPs. This role involves running experiments on pre-silicon environments, identifying bottlenecks, and contributing to solutions that influence both internal teams and external partners.
- What are the key technical skills required for the System Performance Analysis Engineer at Arm?
- Key technical skills include an in-depth understanding of Computer and System Architecture, hands-on expertise in software and hardware performance analysis, a solid base in statistics, and familiarity with Unix, scripting, and source control systems. At least 5 years of professional experience is required.
- What are the desired 'nice to have' skills for this Arm role?
- Nice-to-have skills include familiarity with CPU instruction sets, Arm architectures, compilers, device drivers, Verilog/SystemVerilog, front-end design, Ruby, Assembly language (preferably Arm), and programming languages like C or C++. Lateral thinking and creative problem-solving are also valued.
- How does Arm approach hybrid working for the System Performance Analysis Engineer position?
- Arm's hybrid working approach balances high performance with personal wellbeing, allowing teams to determine their own patterns. Specific details for this role will be shared upon application, with flexibility potentially influenced by local regulations. You are encouraged to discuss this further.
- What is Arm's commitment to diversity and equal opportunities for this role?
- Arm is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an environment of mutual respect. They ensure equal opportunities for all applicants and colleagues, and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
- How can I request accommodations during the recruitment process for the System Performance Analysis Engineer job?
- If you need an adjustment or accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. Arm uses this information confidentially to arrange necessary support, such as breaks or accessibility, to ensure a fair process for all.
- What is the salary range for the System Performance Analysis Engineer role at Arm?