SOC Software Architect

SOC Software Architect

Introduction

We are seeking a SOC Software Architect focusing on software development for ARM architecture-based server CPUs.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall software architecture for ARM server SoCs, covering the entire stack from boot firmware (UEFI/ATF) to operating system kernel, device drivers, virtualization, and core runtime components.

• Develop and execute the software ecosystem strategy, including Linux distribution enablement, virtualization (KVM/QEMU) solution roadmap, and container runtime support to accelerate the adoption of our CPU products in cloud service provider server clusters.

• Collaborate deeply with the chip architecture team to define hardware-software interface specifications, including register definitions, interrupt models, power management interfaces, and error reporting mechanisms, ensuring software fully unlocks the hardware's performance potential.

Basic Qualifications

• B.Sc./M.Sc./Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

• 10+ years of progressive software development experience, with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on system-level software architecture design experience.

• Proven track record of delivering complete software stacks for ARM server or data center CPUs from concept to production.

• In-depth understanding of Linux kernel architecture, with extensive experience in kernel customization, driver frameworks, memory management, interrupt subsystems, and performance optimization.

• Proficient in UEFI/EDK2 framework and ARM Trusted Firmware, with hands-on experience implementing complete server boot chains.

• Experience designing and implementing RAS (Reliability/Availability/Serviceability) software frameworks for high-availability server systems.

• Familiarity with ARM Neoverse core architectures and server-class IP blocks (PCIe Gen5, DDR5, CXL).

• Familiarity with ARM System Ready and Server Ready certification standards and ecosystem enablement methodologies.

• In-depth understanding of server-grade security architectures, including hardware root of trust, secure boot, and trusted execution environments.

• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to enhance architecture design productivity and solve complex technical problems.

Our Culture

We act with Belief—embracing uncertainty, owning challenges and driving solutions. With Solidarity, we align closely and back each other up. Staying Down-to-Earth, we drive efficiency, address customers’ real pain points and accelerate delivery. Fueled by Passion, we aim high, stay sharp, and never stop improving.