Formal Verification Engineer

CamWebDir; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm's Solutions Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced formal verification engineer to push the boundaries of verification on next-generation designs.

You will work closely with leading experts to develop and deploy advanced formal verification strategies, translating abstract concepts into practical verification solutions that impact billions of devices globally.

Join a high-performance team with a strong focus on design-for-verification and innovative methodologies.

Qualifications

• Typically 5+ years of experience verifying sophisticated designs using formal verification techniques.
• Strong engineering mindset with a passion for digital design verification and interest in processors and digital systems; excellent attention to detail and reasoning skills.
• Solid understanding of fundamental verification concepts, computer architecture, and microarchitectural design.
• Ability to translate abstract formal concepts into practical, effective design verification solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and refine sophisticated formal verification techniques on next-generation Arm designs.
• Collaborate with Arm's formal experts to shape verification strategy and execute hands-on verification.

Skills

Formal verification

Digital design verification

Processor architecture

Reasoning & attention to detail

5+ years experience

Tools

Industry-standard formal tools

Python/Perl/Tcl/Shell

Arm AMBA protocols

Model-checking techniques

Assume-guarantee reasoning

Job description

Job Description

In the fast-evolving world of Systems verification, formal methods are playing an increasingly vital role in enabling rapid, innovative development. Arm's Solutions Group is seeking experienced formal verification engineers who are excited to apply modern techniques and push the boundaries of what formal verification can achieve on groundbreaking designs.

This is a unique opportunity to join a passionate, dedicated team deploying formal verification on the next generation of Arm designs. You'll have the chance to influence both design and verification decisions, helping to shape technology that will power billions of devices worldwide!

Responsibilities

You will explore, develop, and deploy sophisticated formal verification techniques on next-generation projects. Working closely with Arm's leading formal experts, you'll help shape and implement high-quality formal verification strategies, contributing to both technical direction and hands-on execution.

Required Skills

• Typically 5+ years of experience verifying sophisticated designs using formal verification techniques
• A strong engineering mindset, with a passion for digital design verification; a keen interest in processors and digital systems; and excellent attention to detail and reasoning skills
• Solid understanding of fundamental verification concepts, computer architecture, and microarchitectural design
• Ability to translate abstract formal concepts into practical, effective design verification solutions

Nice-to-have skills and experience

• Experience with industry-standard formal verification tools
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Tcl, or Shell
• Familiarity with the Arm architecture and AMBA protocols
• Knowledge of sophisticated model-checking techniques
• Understanding of assume-guarantee reasoning, invariants, and abstractions

Our 10x Mindset

At 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. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset

Use of AI in Your Application

At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact [email protected] so we can support you.

Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]. 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

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

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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