Principal Field Application Engineer - Edge AI

Job OverviewArm is seeking a 'Principal FAE - Edge AI' to support strategic partners in the effective integration of Arm technologies, with a focus on Edge AI. As a senior technical leader within the Sales organization, you will serve as a trusted advisor, combining deep system architecture expertise with technical account leadership to drive design wins, business growth, and long-term partner success.Working closely with Partner Managers, Product Management, and technical development groups, you will engage with customer architects and technical leaders. You will also influence decision-makers to adopt technology and speed up the development of Arm-based solutions. You will lead complex technical engagements spanning architecture, system development, and deployment while helping customers improve the value of solutions based on Arm.You will also act as the voice of the customer within Arm. You will provide market insights and technical feedback that help develop product strategy, roadmap decisions, and future solutions.ResponsibilitiesAct as the primary technical advisor for strategic partner accounts, building positive relationships with architects, engineering leaders, and key decision-makers.Lead technical engagements that support licensing opportunities, build wins, and successful deployment related to Arm solutions.Develop a deep understanding of customer product roadmaps, business objectives, technical requirements, and driven challenges to identify growth opportunities.Provide system-level architectural guidance for Arm-based SoCs and platforms, including CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, Compute Subsystems, system IP, software tools, and Edge AI solutions.Guide customers in IP selection, configuration, integration, and optimization to meet power, performance, scalability, and time-to-market objectives.Support customers from architecture definition and design evaluation through implementation and deployment.Drive adoption of Arm technologies through technical presentations, workshops, demonstrations, and executive-level discussions.Partner closely with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Applications Engineering teams to develop winning technical strategies and ensure successful customer outcomes.Lead resolution of complex multi-functional and cross-IP technical challenges by coordinating with Support AE, Arm product and engineering teams.Provide customer feedback, market insights, and competitive intelligence to influence product strategy, roadmap decisions, and future solutions.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical rigor.shown experience in semiconductor, SoC build, applications engineering, system architecture, engineering sales, or related technical roles.Strong understanding of SoC architecture, system integration, and hardware/software interactions, including processors, memory subsystems, cache coherency, interconnects, and multi-IP designs.Experience with Arm-based systems, encompassing processors such as CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, compute modules, system IP, development tools, and SoC integration methodologies.Shown background in Field Applications Engineering, technical consulting, solutions engineering, technical sales, or similar customer-facing technical roles.Experience leading technical discussions involving system architecture, efficiency, speed, scalability, and implementation trade-offs.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.Experience with Arm Compute Subsystems (CSS), AI/ML accelerators, graphics technologies, system IP, or advanced SoC architectures.Experience developing or supporting Edge AI solutions, including AI/ML workloads on embedded and edge platforms.Prior experience in Field Applications Engineering, Technical Marketing, or Technical Sales within the semiconductor industry.Experience supporting one or more of the following markets: Edge AI, mobile, consumer, or IoT.Familiarity with semiconductor IP licensing models and ecosystem-based solution development.Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business audiences.Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across multiple functions and organizations.Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.Demonstrated ability to influence architecture decisions, technology adoption, and design wins with customer engineering teams and technical decision-makers.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial 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 InformationPlease 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 ArmAt 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.Didn't find what you were looking for?Join our talent community. Click here to get started.Accommodations at ArmAt Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 ArmArm 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 ArmArm’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:$184,500-$249,600 per yearWe 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 ArmAt Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 ArmArm’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 ArmArm 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.