Chief Architect (dpISA)

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Architect (dpISA) to guide our architecture R&D activities. This is a senior-level position for a subject-matter expert in Arm ISA, or equivalent ISAs such as Power, MIPS or X86. The ideal candidate will possess a deep technical understanding and proven experience in the research, design, and development of ISAs, with a particular emphasis on memory architecture, security architecture, and data processing ISAs (dpISA).

As Chief Architect, you will play a crucial role in driving the innovation and evolution of Arm extensions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to research and develop cutting-edge technologies for our architecture roadmap. This position requires leadership, technical expertise, and an ability to shape the future of computing through architectural design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Architecture Design: Spearhead the design, research, and maintenance of Arm ISA, ensuring alignment with industry-leading trends in processing capabilities, security, and memory management.
• ISA Research & Development: Conduct advanced research on Arm ISAs, tracking and recording new developments, innovations, and trends in the field.
• Memory & Security Architecture: Design and optimize advanced memory and security architectures, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and performance across various workloads.
• dpISA Expertise: Lead the development of data processing ISAs (dpISA) such as SVE (Scalable Vector Extension), SME (Scalable Matrix Extension), SSE (Streaming SIMD Extensions), AVX10, etc., optimizing and deploying them for modern computing needs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product management, and cross-disciplinary teams to integrate new architectural components and align designs with product needs.
• Innovation & Thought Leadership: Stay at the forefront of technology trends, bringing innovative ideas to architecture development and guiding the team in exploring and adopting the latest advancements in the field.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Lead a team of researchers and engineers, mentoring junior members and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, technical growth, and problem-solving.

This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: A degree at university level or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Expertise in Arm Architecture or Equivalent ISAs: Extensive experience with Arm Instruction Set Architecture or other equivalent ISAs such as MIPS, Power or X86 (not RISC-V). In-depth knowledge of architecture specifications, design methodologies, and performance evaluation and optimization techniques.
• ISA Research & Development: Proven track record of research and development in ISAs, including maintaining and evolving architectural designs over time.
• Memory & Security Architecture Design: Strong experience in designing memory systems and security mechanisms, with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.
• dpISA Design Experience: Hands-on experience designing and optimizing data processing ISAs, such as SVE/SME, SSE, AVX10, or similar data processing instruction sets for high-performance computing.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Experience in leading and mentoring high-performing technical teams, providing guidance and fostering innovation in architectural research and development.
• Problem-Solving & Innovation: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to create and implement innovative solutions to complex architectural challenges.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with advanced processor designs and architectures beyond traditional RISC and CISC approaches.
• Experience in the development of specialized architecture for cloud computing, edge computing, or embedded systems.
• Contributions to open-source or industry-standard architecture research projects.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating on large-scale, cross-functional projects.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Play a key role in advancing the future of Arm architecture and influencing the computing industry.
• Innovation: Work with cutting-edge technologies and shape the evolution of architecture for a wide range of applications.
• Growth: Opportunity for personal and professional growth as a leader in architecture research and development.
• Collaboration: Be part of a dynamic and highly collaborative team, where your expertise and contributions will drive innovation.

If you are a visionary leader with deep expertise in Arm or equivalent ISAs, and you’re excited to drive the next generation of architectural designs, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer:

• 33 days annual leave entitlement per year (including UK public holidays)
• Group Personal Pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Medical expense claim scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sports club and social events
• Additional time off for learning and development