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Date posted Sep. 10, 2026
Location Austin, Texas
Category Software Engineering
Memory Controller Performance Architect
About Arm System IP
Arm System IP enables designers to build Arm AMBA systems that are high performance, power efficient and reliable. Configurable for many different applications, System IP is the right choice for your AI enabled system designs whether it is a high-efficiency IoT endpoint or a high-performance server SoC.
The collection of silicon proven interconnects, security IP, system controllers, debug and trace and IP tooling are all designed, validated, and optimized to be used with Arm Cortex processors and Arm Mali Multimedia IP. Built upon the open AMBA interface standard, Arm System IP provides design teams with the foundation for building better systems.
About the role
Arm is looking for an experienced IP and system performance modeling and analysis architect for SoC systems built using Arm IPs. You will collaborate with a brilliant team of performance engineers in driving development of new high-performance interconnect and memory controller IPs, optimizing AI in infrastructure, auto, and mobile systems, and productizing models for partner usage.
What will you be accountable for?
- Memory Controller IP and system model development and analysis: Optimize memory controller IP power and performance features using insights from system level analysis and bottlenecks with key workloads and KPIs. Develop Power and performance methodologies for enabling new workloads and usages with simulation and emulation. Work with various business units to provide models, analysis and guidance on designing optimized systems. Conduct system level analysis for finding bottlenecks and improving IP micro-architecture. Engage with partners in establishing high confidence in Arm IP and systems based on Arm technology. Mentoring team members.
What skills, experience, and qualifications do I need?
- Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with a strong computer architecture, microarchitecture, performance experience
- Proven experience in memory/interconnect performance modeling, workload analysis and methodologies, system performance, and providing effective solutions and guidance.
- Proficiency in C++ programming for large-scale software development and proficient with Perl or Python scripting language skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and open in engaging and learning new concepts and sharing with collaborators.
Desired requirements?
- Knowledge of SystemC Transaction Level Modeling and interconnect micro-architecture design, experience with Model correlation methodologies with RTL
- Experience with performance tools-their deployment, performance extrapolation methodologies for large systems, guiding and mentoring team members.
Desired behaviors?
At ARM, we are guided by our core beliefs that reflect our diverse environment and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to challenge mediocre and craft the phenomenal.
Salary Range:
$198,100-$268,000 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 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.
Job ID 2026-19402
Date posted Sep. 10, 2026
Location Austin, Texas
Category Software Engineering
Memory Controller Performance Architect
About Arm System IP
Arm System IP enables designers to build Arm AMBA systems that are high performance, power efficient and reliable. Configurable for many different applications, System IP is the right choice for your AI enabled system designs whether it is a high-efficiency IoT endpoint or a high-performance server SoC.
The collection of silicon proven interconnects, security IP, system controllers, debug and trace and IP tooling are all designed, validated, and optimized to be used with Arm Cortex processors and Arm Mali Multimedia IP. Built upon the open AMBA interface standard, Arm System IP provides design teams with the foundation for building better systems.
About the role
Arm is looking for an experienced IP and system performance modeling and analysis architect for SoC systems built using Arm IPs. You will collaborate with a brilliant team of performance engineers in driving development of new high-performance interconnect and memory controller IPs, optimizing AI in infrastructure, auto, and mobile systems, and productizing models for partner usage.
What will you be accountable for?
- Memory Controller IP and system model development and analysis: Optimize memory controller IP power and performance features using insights from system level analysis and bottlenecks with key workloads and KPIs. Develop Power and performance methodologies for enabling new workloads and usages with simulation and emulation. Work with various business units to provide models, analysis and guidance on designing optimized systems. Conduct system level analysis for finding bottlenecks and improving IP micro-architecture. Engage with partners in establishing high confidence in Arm IP and systems based on Arm technology. Mentoring team members.
What skills, experience, and qualifications do I need?
- Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with a strong computer architecture, microarchitecture, performance experience
- Proven experience in memory/interconnect performance modeling, workload analysis and methodologies, system performance, and providing effective solutions and guidance.
- Proficiency in C++ programming for large-scale software development and proficient with Perl or Python scripting language skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and open in engaging and learning new concepts and sharing with collaborators.
Desired requirements?
- Knowledge of SystemC Transaction Level Modeling and interconnect micro-architecture design, experience with Model correlation methodologies with RTL
- Experience with performance tools-their deployment, performance extrapolation methodologies for large systems, guiding and mentoring team members.
Desired behaviors?
At ARM, we are guided by our core beliefs that reflect our diverse environment and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to challenge mediocre and craft the phenomenal.
Salary Range:
$198,100-$268,000 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 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Performance Engineer
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your Australian three-year bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes. Gather official transcripts and a credential evaluation before you apply, so employers can confirm specialty occupation eligibility without delays.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for performance engineering or software engineering roles. Prior LCA activity signals familiarity with the E-3 process and reduces friction when you raise sponsorship.
Reframe E-3 sponsorship early in employer conversations
Many U.S. hiring managers conflate all work visas with H-1B lottery risk. Explain that the E-3 has no annual cap, no lottery, and requires only a certified LCA from DOL before your consulate appointment, making sponsorship straightforward for the employer.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to streamline your offer
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This keeps the employer's HR team out of the weeds and reduces the risk of paperwork errors delaying your start date.
Find Performance Engineer roles with E-3 sponsorship on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify Performance Engineer openings from employers already set up for E-3 sponsorship. Filtering for roles by visa type saves you from pitching the process from scratch to every recruiter you speak with.
Prepare for consulate-specific documentation requirements
Your Australian consulate interview requires a certified LCA, a support letter from your employer, and evidence of your degree's specialty occupation nexus. Assembling these documents before scheduling your appointment avoids last-minute scrambles that push back your start date.
E-3 Visa Performance Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Performance Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search for Performance Engineer roles where employers are already set up for E-3 sponsorship. Filtering by visa type means you're connecting with companies that understand the LCA process, so you're not spending time educating recruiters about a visa pathway they've never encountered.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Performance Engineer role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, Performance Engineer roles typically qualify because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical discipline. The DOL evaluates each LCA on the specific duties of the role, so your offer letter should clearly describe responsibilities that require that degree-level specialization to avoid any certification complications.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for Performance Engineers?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual numerical cap, so you don't wait for a random selection event to start working. H-1B selection runs once a year in April with roughly a one-in-four chance of being picked. E-3 applications can be filed at any time, and your employer only needs a DOL-certified LCA rather than a full USCIS petition before your consulate appointment.
Can I change employers after starting on an E-3 as a Performance Engineer?
You can change employers, but each new position requires a fresh LCA and a new E-3 visa tied to that specific employer. You can't transfer your existing visa to a new company the way some other statuses allow. Timing matters: if you're already in the U.S., coordinate your start date carefully to avoid any gap in authorized status while the new LCA is being certified.