Senior Hardware AI Engineer: AI-Driven Design Tools

Arm; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm is seeking a Senior Hardware AI Engineer to build AI-enabled automation that boosts the productivity of global hardware design and verification teams. You will bridge hardware know-how with AI tooling, working with Architects to apply scalable AI-powered methods across Arm's engineering workflows.

You will prototype solutions, evaluate EDA AI tools, and lead adoption through demos and guides, helping engineers cut cycle times and improve product quality.

Qualifications

• Hands on experience with design or verification methodology : Deep understanding of RTL design, interfaces between RTL, testbench and Verification IP, experience with debugging compile and simulation issues.
• Experience with EDA vendor tooling : Domain knowledge of at least one (of the three major) EDA vendor toolset.
• AI tooling fluency: Practical experience using AI for engineering automation (prompt design/iteration, structured outputs, tool use).
• Strong solving attitude : you can quickly diagnose why something doesn’t work in a real environment and drive resolution across teams.
• Clear written communication : can turn ambiguous conversations into requirements and actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Contribute hands-on toward the development of AI-based solutions for Hardware Design & Verification automation.
• Curate/develop solutions based on OpenAI Codex skills and tool integrations (e.g., simulation flows, log analysis, code review/refactor support).
• Collaborate with Arm Engineering teams to capture real engineering struggles and turn them into clear requirements.
• Build quick prototypes and evaluate EDA AI tools, to validate feasibility and quantify impact.
• Drive adoption as a change leader : run demos/workshops; Contribute onboarding guides; Identify and remove adoption blockers.

Skills

RTL design

Verification IP

AI for automation

Problem solving

Written communication

Tools

EDA tools

Job description

Arm is seeking a Senior Hardware AI Engineer to build AI-enabled automation that boosts the productivity of global hardware design and verification teams. You will bridge hardware know-how with AI tooling, working with Architects to apply scalable AI-powered methods across Arm's engineering workflows.

You will prototype solutions, evaluate EDA AI tools, and lead adoption through demos and guides, helping engineers cut cycle times and improve product quality.