Senior Engineer

ARM LIMITED; Saffron Walden; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

ARM LIMITED in the United Kingdom is seeking an IP Verification Engineer to join the SoC Management IP team. You will develop verification plans, build UVM-based environments, drive coverage, and debug complex simulations, collaborating with architects and verification engineers to deliver high-quality IP across Arm-based systems.

The role requires strong SystemVerilog/UVM experience, constrained-random verification, scripting (Python/Perl), and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong RTL verification experience and knowledge of constrained-random verification.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog and familiarity with UVM or similar methodologies.
• Experience writing test plans, developing testbenches, and driving coverage closure.
• Good debugging and problem-solving skills in complex simulation environments.
• Understanding of verification fundamentals including functional coverage and assertions.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl) for automation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own verification plans for IP blocks based on architecture and build specifications.
• Build and implement SystemVerilog/UVM-based verification environments, including testbenches, stimulus, and checkers.
• Define functional and code coverage goals and drive coverage closure.
• Debug RTL and verification issues, working closely with build and architecture teams to resolve problems.
• Complete regression testing and analyze failures to root cause.
• Support the advancement and refinement of verification methodologies and infrastructure.
• Participate in building and verification reviews, providing feedback to improve build quality and verifiability.
• Collaborate with teams across Arm to ensure delivery of high-quality IP.

Skills

RTL verification

SystemVerilog

UVM

Constrained-random verification

Python scripting

Debugging

Functional coverage

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

UVM

AMBA protocol knowledge

Job description

Job DescriptionThis position offers an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated IP Verification Engineer to join Arm's SoC Management IP team. Our group develops and verifies infrastructure IP that is fundamental to Arm-based systems, including message handling, interrupt control, and performance monitoring components. These IPs are critical to SoCs ranging from real-time embedded platforms to large-scale cloud computing. You will collaborate with architects, designers, and verification engineers to produce high-quality IP by applying advanced verification methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own verification plans for IP blocks based on architecture and build specifications
• Build and implement SystemVerilog/UVM-based verification environments, including testbenches, stimulus, and checkers
• Define functional and code coverage goals and drive coverage closure
• Debug RTL and verification issues, working closely with build and architecture teams to resolve problems
• Complete regression testing and analyze failures to root cause
• Support the advancement and refinement of verification methodologies and infrastructure
• Participate in building and verification reviews, providing feedback to improve build quality and verifiability
• Collaborate with teams across Arm to ensure delivery of high-quality IP

Necessary Skills and Experience

• Experience in RTL verification, including development of constrained-random environments
• Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and familiarity with UVM or similar methodologies
• Experience in writing test plans, developing testbenches, and driving coverage closure
• Good debugging and problem-solving skills in complex simulation environments
• Understanding of verification fundamentals, including functional coverage and assertions
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, or similar) for automation
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with AMBA protocols (AXI, AHB, APB, or CHI or equivalent experience)
• Experience with system-level or SoC verification flows
• Knowledge of interrupt handling, message-based communication, or performance monitoring architectures
• Experience with formal verification, emulation, or low-power verification techniques
• Exposure to debug or trace infrastructures

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience

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 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.