Chief CPU Architect (dpISA)

Manning Global, a premier global staffing and managed services provider, specializing in worldwide leading

Industry sectors such as ICT, AI, Technology, Digital Media, Engineering, Automotive and Energy, is recruiting for a Chief CPU Architect (dpISA) on behalf of one of their top-tier international clients to join their organization in the UK.

Job Title

Chief CPU Architect (dpISA)

Employment

Full time

Start Date

July, 2026

Country

Cambridge, UK - Office based

Salary range

Dependant upon Experience

Contact

Zuni Gonzalez | +49 (0) 89 23 88 98 456

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Architect/ Lab Director 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 including various AI scenarios.

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, ACE, 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: Build, maintain and lead a team of researchers and engineers, mentoring junior members and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, technical growth, and problem solving.

Experience/Qualifications

• Educational Background: A degree at university level or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related fields, 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, X86 or 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.
• 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.