What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior GPU Architect position at Arm?
Job ID 2026-17768 Date posted 24/07/2026 Location Austin, Texas Category Architecture - Engineers
The Central Technology Team within Arm develops key technologies which will form the foundation of future products.
You will join a multinational, multifaceted, collaborative, and highly motivated Graphics Hardware Architecture team in Central Technology. You will help craft the direction of our world-leading Mali™ Graphics products. The Mali™ Graphics Processor is the #1 shipping GPU.
Job Description
You will need to have architecture and hardware/software development skills, together with the capacity for creative thought. In this capacity, you can expect to collaborate with leading GPU Architects to build prototype architectural improvements, as well as validate and put forward innovative architecture ideas. Your role will be significant and support Arm in delivering advanced future GPU IPs for the coming generations.
Responsibilities
Your job responsibilities will be diverse including architecture, technology research, hands-on prototyping, experimental investigations, engaging with product groups, analyzing performance of various gaming and GPGPU workloads. You will work closely with the engineering team to deliver world class IP.
Required Skills And Experience
Along with a competitive salary and an extensive rewards package, you'll gain support, independence, and chances to thrive in your career. You will collaborate with specialists in GPU architecture and have the chance to suggest new concepts, submit patents, and quickly progress in your professional journey!
Salary Range
$161,500-$218,500 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Our 10x Mindset
About
At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm:
Use of AI in Your Application
At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application, and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact
Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email
Hybrid Working
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
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.
The Central Technology Team within Arm develops key technologies which will form the foundation of future products.
You will join a multinational, multifaceted, collaborative, and highly motivated Graphics Hardware Architecture team in Central Technology. You will help craft the direction of our world-leading Mali™ Graphics products. The Mali™ Graphics Processor is the #1 shipping GPU.
Job Description
You will need to have architecture and hardware/software development skills, together with the capacity for creative thought. In this capacity, you can expect to collaborate with leading GPU Architects to build prototype architectural improvements, as well as validate and put forward innovative architecture ideas. Your role will be significant and support Arm in delivering advanced future GPU IPs for the coming generations.
Responsibilities
Your job responsibilities will be diverse including architecture, technology research, hands-on prototyping, experimental investigations, engaging with product groups, analyzing performance of various gaming and GPGPU workloads. You will work closely with the engineering team to deliver world class IP.
Required Skills And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or applicable professional background with more than 6 years of industry experience, of which a minimum of 2 years includes GPU-related work
- MS degree and more than 4 years of related professional experience, with no less than 2 years dedicated to working with GPUs
- PhD degree with at least 2 years of experience working on GPUs (in either industry or academia)
- Knowledge of the graphics pipeline
- Knowledge of GPU architectures, including the fixed function units needed for graphics processing
- A clear grasp of the compromises involved between GPU and CPU architectures
- A history of thinking creatively and communicating effectively, with a practical, organized and analytical approach to work
- A good academic experience and background in computer architecture
- A strong programming ability, with skills in C, C , with the desire to learn new programming flows
- An ability to efficiently work with large codebases and debug complex problems
- Excellent team working skills, self-motivated and results focused
- Knowledge of graphics and compute APIs for GPUs (OpenGL, Vulkan, DX, OpenCL, CUDA, etc.)
- Previous experience in performance modeling or architecture
- Background in developing timing-accurate simulators
- Performance analysis of workloads to determine bottlenecks within the system
- Experience in hardware/software codesign, particularly within GPU drivers and GPU interfaces
- System-level knowledge of how accelerators communicate and transfer data with the host CPU
Along with a competitive salary and an extensive rewards package, you'll gain support, independence, and chances to thrive in your career. You will collaborate with specialists in GPU architecture and have the chance to suggest new concepts, submit patents, and quickly progress in your professional journey!
Salary Range
$161,500-$218,500 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Our 10x Mindset
About
At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm:
Use of AI in Your Application
At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application, and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact
Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email
Hybrid Working
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
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 : $161,500 - $218,500