Senior/Staff Subsystem & SoC Design Engineer

ARM; Town of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Financial rewards beyond salary

Job summary

ARM is seeking a Senior/Staff Subsystem & SoC Design Engineer in Cambridge to contribute to front-end design, integration of IPs, and development of extensive subsystem solutions for edge AI, mobile, and server markets.

The role covers specification, design, and verification of subsystems and test chips, with RTL development, SDC/UPF deliverables, and collaboration across verification and implementation teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Proficient in SystemVerilog or Verilog HDL for RTL design.
• Strong understanding of RTL design principles for complex SoC development.
• Experience with static design checks, power and clock domain crossing, and synthesis.
• Solid grasp of computer architecture and systems fundamentals, with hands-on experience in complex system design involving CPU, GPU, multimedia IP, interconnects, memory controllers, and high-performance peripherals.
• Familiarity with UNIX environments and scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or UNIX shell scripting.
• Ability to create specifications and documentation for complex designs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the specification, design, and verification of various subsystems and/or test chips.
• Develop RTL and design intent deliverables, including SDC and UPF.
• Integrate IPs and conduct various design checks.
• Write portions of the micro-architecture specification.
• Collaborate with the verification team to review test plans and assist in debugging design issues.
• Work with the implementation team to optimize designs.
• Plan work, track progress, and report status to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.

Skills

SystemVerilog/Verilog HDL

RTL design

Scripting (Python/Perl)

UNIX environments

Computer architecture knowledge

Tools

SDC

UPF

Synthesis tools

Job description

Senior/Staff Subsystem & SoC Design Engineer Overview

• Company Name: ARM
• Job Role: Senior/Staff Subsystem & SoC Design Engineer
• Qualifications: Not Specified
• Category: IT Jobs
• Job Type: Full Time
• Location: Cambridge

The Arm Solution Engineering organization is at the forefront of delivering intricate solutions, spanning from system specifications to physical implementation and silicon validation. We invite you to join our dynamic Front End design team, which plays a crucial role in Arm’s SoC Engineering. This dedicated group of engineers is focused on developing comprehensive subsystem solutions, including GPU Subsystems and Control Subsystems, as well as Reference Platform designs for diverse market segments such as automotive, mobile, and server. Our solutions leverage outputs from Arm IP teams, utilizing the latest Arm IP and selected third-party components to create fully integrated and optimized subsystem designs aimed at edge AI, physical AI, and cloud AI applications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the specification, design, and verification of various subsystems and/or test chips.
• Develop RTL and design intent deliverables, including SDC and UPF.
• Integrate IPs and conduct various design checks.
• Write portions of the micro-architecture specification.
• Collaborate with the verification team to review test plans and assist in debugging design issues.
• Work with the implementation team to optimize designs.
• Plan work, track progress, and report status to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.

Requirements

• Proficient in System Verilog or Verilog HDL for RTL design.
• Strong understanding of RTL design principles for complex SoC development.
• Experience with static design checks, power and clock domain crossing, and synthesis.
• Solid grasp of computer architecture and systems fundamentals, with hands‑on experience in complex system design involving CPU, GPU, multimedia IP, interconnects, memory controllers, and high‑performance peripherals.
• Familiarity with UNIX environments and scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or UNIX shell scripting.
• Ability to create specifications and documentation for complex designs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of £97,300 – £131,700 per year.
• Health and wellness programs to support physical and mental wellbeing.
• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Financial rewards and benefits beyond salary.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development in a supportive community.

Please note that no relocation package is available for this role. If skilled worker sponsorship is required, Arm will meet costs associated with sponsorship for the employer only. All fees associated with the individualâs application, such as visa application fees and Immigration Health Surcharge, will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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