Senior Design Engineer

Arm; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a creative and enthusiastic SoC Design Engineer. The role focuses on developing subsystems using Arm's latest IP products, requiring expertise in RTL design, micro-architecture specifications, and complex ASIC products. Ideal candidates will have experience with power management and computer architecture fundamentals. The position offers a competitive reward package, including an annual bonus and wellness support. Join us in a hybrid working environment tailored to performance and well-being.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Healthcare and wellness support

Supplementary pension

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in RTL design for ASICs and SoCs using Verilog and/or SystemVerilog.
• Knowledge of power domain and clock domain crossing implementation.
• Experience with programming languages such as Tcl, Perl, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Write micro-architecture specifications.
• Develop RTL and run design checks.
• Work with verification team to review test plans.

Skills

RTL design for complex ASIC products

Static design checks

Synthesis and timing analysis

Power management techniques

Computer architecture fundamentals

Shell programming/scripting

Job description

Job Overview:

Arm’s Systems Development team designs subsystems for various application segments, using the latest IP products from Arm and other vendors. We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic SoC Design Engineer to join the team and help develop these systems. As a member of the design team, you will contribute to the specification, design, and verification of various compute subsystems.

Responsibilities:

Design engineers are required to understand some of the elements that contribute to the products’ successful delivery. This includes low-power and high-speed design techniques and the ability to produce designs that are area efficient. Your key responsibilities will include writing micro-architecture specifications, developing the RTL and running various design checks. Additionally, you will work with the verification team to review test plans and help debug design issues.

Required Skills and Experience :

• Experience of RTL design for complex ASIC products & SoCs using Verilog and/or SystemVerilog
• Experience or knowledge in the following areas: Static design checks, Synthesis and timing analysis, Power management techniques
• Power domain and Clock Domain Crossing implementation
• An understanding of the fundamentals of computer architecture and systems and practical experience of working on Processor based system designs
• Knowledge of shell programming/scripting (e.g. Tcl Perl, Python etc.)

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :

• Experience with Arm-based designs and/or Arm System Architectures
• High level programming experience such as C/C++ and/or assembly language programming
• Knowledge or experience with Functional Safety concepts and standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508). Should have worked on an Automotive IP or SoC.

In Return:

• We offer a competitive reward package including annual bonus, healthcare and wellness support. As well as other benefits such as a supplementary pension, and 25 days annual leave.

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Accommodations at Arm

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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.