Senior CPU Safety/Reliability Engineer

Arm; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm seeks a safety architect to propel innovation in next-generation CPUs. This hands-on role involves conducting safety investigations and collaborating with design teams to enhance the safety and reliability of Arm's technologies. Join a dynamic environment at Arm's headquarters in Cambridge, where you’ll directly impact the development of groundbreaking products.

Benefits

Access to gym facilities

Company equity

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Graduated in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience working on SoCs or MCUs.
• Familiarity with safety standards like ISO 26262 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations to assess safety and reliability.
• Support CPU design teams in implementing new technologies.
• Describe investigation results clearly.

Skills

Innovation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronic / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Verilog

Job description

Arm is at the heart of the world's most advanced digital products. We design scalable, energy efficient-processors and related technologies to deliver the intelligence in everything from sensors to servers. We are the CPU Technology team, part of Central Technology. This diverse, engineering-centric group explores technologies for tomorrow's solutions. We pursue next-generation Arm CPUs, inventing and enabling new concepts that will power billions of devices. We are looking for another hands-on safety architect to join the team.

Are you a forward-thinking, passionate engineer motivated by the challenge of shaping and deploying ground-breaking technology? If so, we look forward to learning more about you!

Job Description

As a safety architect you will conduct investigations to understand the safety/reliability performance and limitations of both existing technologies and new ideas. Features or methodologies which show promise will be adopted for forthcoming CPU development projects. You will describe the results of your investigations and support the CPU design teams as they implement new technologies to keep our productions competitive.

Required Skills and Experience

• You graduated in Computer Science, Electronic / Electrical Engineering, or other related field
• A passion to innovate, think differently, explore new avenues
• You are capable of working efficiently alone as well as in a team environment
• Experience working on SoCs or MCUs and understanding of the role of the CPU within them

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with the hardware design process for FuSa or RAS
• Ability to gather and digest information from diverse sources
• Knowledge of common error detection techniques or safety standards such as ISO 26262
• Demonstrated drive and diligence
• Good written and verbal communication skills for presenting and discussing results and proposals
• Comfortable working on immature technologies and following up the latest advances in science
• Experience developing or verifying hardware using Verilog and associated technologies

In Return

You will work directly with talented engineers across the company on safety and reliability solutions for next-generation hardware. Your work will have a direct impact on our bottom line and the ability to deliver improvements for our customers. You will be part of a growing, fast paced, and fun team and be responsible for your own work.

Arm provides an open and positive working environment. Employees receive a competitive reward package, including company equity, but also benefit from access to facilities such as the gym and canteens. This role is based at Arm's headquarters in Cambridge, a city with a long history of scientific understanding and technological breakthroughs. Arm's expanding campus is home to CPU development teams, and also GPU, System-IP, tools and software engineers.

Accommodations at Arm

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