Principal FAE

Posted 22 Days Ago
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San Jose, CA, USA
Hybrid
183K-247K Annually
Expert/Leader
Artificial Intelligence • Internet of Things • Semiconductor
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The Role
Senior technical advisor supporting SoC designs using Arm IP (CPU, GPU, NPU, CoreLink, CoreSight). Guide IP selection/configuration, system integration, power/performance/scalability discussions, resolve cross‑IP issues, and partner with Sales, Product Marketing, Support, and Engineering to drive design wins.
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Role Overview:
Arm is looking for a Principal Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to support and lead customer engagements covering Arm IPs with an emphasis on SoC-level and Compute Subsystem architecture.
This role represents a senior technical position within the FAE team under the North America Sales organization, working closely with strategic partners as well as emerging customers to enable successful SoC designs while influencing Arm's product direction through technical insight and customer feedback.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as a senior technical advisor for the silicon partners
  • Support customer's SoC design using Arm CPU, Mali GPU/ISP, Ethos NPU, CoreLink NoC/Mesh, CoreSight Debug/Trace, and System IPs
  • Provide guidance on IP selection, configuration, and system-level integration
  • Support Arm Compute Subsystems (CSS) and platform-based design approaches
  • Lead technical discussions spanning power, performance, scalability, and system architecture
  • Resolve cross-IP technical sophisticated issues in collaboration with product teams
  • Partner with Sales, Product Marketing, Support, and Engineering to lead the design wins

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in SoC design, semiconductor IP, EDA tools, or customer-facing technical roles
  • Proven understanding of CPU, GPU, NPU, and System IP at a system integration level
  • Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to operate independently in a senior technical leadership role
  • System-level knowledge of memory hierarchy, cache coherency, and multi-IP SoC design
  • Prior Field Applications Engineering, or Technical Sales experience

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
In Return:
Joining Arm means stepping into a career‑defining opportunity. You'll occupy a central role in the company's most critical initiatives. These initiatives build how Arm innovates, scales, and partners globally.
Additional Information
Please note this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship, and therefore the successful candidate must have the right to work in the US without relying on sponsorship by Arm.
10x Mindset at Arm
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. Read more about how we bring the 10x mindset to life on the Arm blog.
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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 [email protected]. 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.
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.
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm's hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other locations to get our work done. Within that framework, we empower groups and teams to determine their own particular hybrid working pattern, 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.
Salary Range:
$182,800-$247,300 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.
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 [email protected] . 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in SoC design, semiconductor IP, EDA tools, or customer-facing technical roles
  • Proven understanding of CPU, GPU, NPU, and System IP at a system integration level
  • Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to operate independently in a senior technical leadership role
  • System-level knowledge of memory hierarchy, cache coherency, and multi-IP SoC design
  • Prior Field Applications Engineering or Technical Sales experience
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What We Do

We bring brilliant people together in a global ecosystem that is sparking the world’s potential. Arm technology enables specialized processing built on the economics, design freedom and accessibility of general-purpose compute that has, so far, led to more than 180 billion chips being shipped by our partners.

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At Arm, we build the future of computing, powering everything from smartphones to AI. Our 10x mindset drives bold thinking and deep collaboration to solve complex problems together. With a people first culture, flexible work, and strong support for growth and wellbeing, your ideas can make a global impact while your career thrives.

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