Technical Director Full Time NEW

Do you want to help shape the next generation of Arm-based solution technologies? At Arm, the Central Technology Group is at the forefront of defining future technologies across SoC, system, CPU, GPU and AI, and we are seeking a technology leader to help drive that vision forward.

Job Description

The Systems team within Central Technology leads the exploration of emerging system technologies for the Cloud AI, Edge AI and Physical AI markets. This is a pivotal opportunity for an accomplished, delivery-focused engineering leader to translate those ideas and specifications into high-impact outcomes. Working in close partnership with technologists, system architects, and project and program managers, you will guide the planning and execution of technology across a portfolio of initiatives, bringing transparency, pace, and care to delivery while ensuring a consistently high standard of service for the teams and partners who depend on it.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of system architectures across Cloud AI, Edge AI, and Physical AI, translating architectural intent into executable, technically robust plans
• Lead the technical integrity of roadmaps and delivery plans , ensuring alignment between architecture, dependencies, and implementation constraints
• Drive cross-domain alignment across hardware and software , ensuring architectures are coherent, consistent, and capable of being realised as complete SoC systems
• Identify and resolve architectural and integration risks , handling trade-offs, dependencies, and technical obstacles across teams
• Enable effective transition from architecture to implementation , ensuring clear requirements, assumptions, and readiness for engineering execution
• Lead technical reviews and alignment forums , driving decisions, resolving ambiguity, and maintaining delivery momentum

Required Skills And Experience

• Confirmed leadership experience in RTL-based IP or semiconductor technology sector
• Deep technical understanding of end-to-end development flows spanning requirements bring together, technology investigations through to RTL IP product and silicon delivery.
• Experience in resource allocation planning, project planning and critical path analysis
• Strong interpersonal skills to identify and prioritise key activities, while guiding meaningful discussions and helping to shape successful outcomes
• Motivating and inspiring project teams
• A growth mindset, attention to detail, and an excellent work ethic is a prerequisite.

“Nice To Have” Skills And Experience

• Knowledge and understanding of system technologies, for instance, bus interconnects and SoC architectures.
• Engineering management experience of innovative projects and/or programs.
• An understanding of the ISO 26262 standard for automotive based projects

In Return

This role offers a compelling opportunity to join a growing and highly influential organisation shaping some of the world’s most dynamic technology markets, and to play a leading role as the organisation expands its reach and impact. At Arm, you will help advance technologies and architectures for strategically important projects that make a meaningful contribution to the wider business.

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’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range: £168,300 – £227,700 per year