Senior Hardware Engineer

Arm Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm Limited is seeking a hardware design engineer to join our GPU development team in Cambridge. You will work with block design teams to craft and implement new processes and methodologies for next‑generation GPUs, taking ownership of tasks from concept to delivery.

You will collaborate with architecture, model, design, implementation and verification teams to ensure Arm GPU products meet the highest quality standards and performance targets in ambitious timescales.

Qualifications

• Experience with hardware description languages, SystemVerilog preferred.
• Experience using EDA simulators from Siemens, Synopsys or Cadence.
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills and collaboration with other teams.
• Experience with version control and code review systems such as Git and Gerrit.
• Proficiency in scripting for design automation using Python, Perl, Tcl, Make, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test and deliver GPU hardware roadmap products.
• Develop and improve design methodologies.
• Top-level integration of RTL from multiple design teams and debug complex issues.
• Explore and implement technologies to improve GPU power, performance and area (PPA).

Skills

SystemVerilog

EDA simulators

Git / Gerrit

Debugging

Python scripting

Perl scripting

Tcl scripting

Make

CI/CD (Jenkins)

Tools

Siemens EDA

Synopsys

Cadence

Jenkins

Job description

Job Overview:

We are looking for a hard-working, creative and motivated engineer to join our GPU development team! We need someone who can work closely with the block design teams, crafting and implementing new processes and methodologies needed to develop next generation GPUs.

The successful candidate will be an experienced hardware design engineer with a proven track record to deliver high quality results in ambitious timescales. You will work as part of a cross-site team and take ownership of a range of tasks required for the successful development, integration and delivery of innovative GPUs. You will collaborate closely with the architecture, model, design, implementation and verification teams to ensure that Arm GPU products are delivered to our customers at the highest quality levels. You will be involved in GPU development from the early concept stages to the final delivery of the GPU to customers.

Responsibilities:

• Assembly, testing and delivery of GPU HW roadmap products.
• Development of design methodology.
• Top-level integration of RTL from different design teams and debug of complex functional and performance design issues.
• Exploration and implementation of technologies and methodologies to improve GPU power, performance and area (PPA).

Required Skills and Experience :

• Experience with hardware description languages (System Verilog preferable).
• Experience using EDA simulators (Siemens, Synopsys, Cadence)
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills, and ability to closely collaborate with other teams.
• Experience working with version control and code review systems such as Git and Gerrit
• Proficiency in scripting for design automation using languages such as Python, Perl, JSON, Tcl, Make etc.

"Nice To Have" Skills and Experience :

• Experience with continuous integration, preferably using Jenkins
• Knowledge of Arm Mali or other mobile GPU architecture.
• Experience of SoC integration and debug.
• Good general understanding of front-end design flows.
• Low power techniques and UPF.
• Synthesis constraining and timing reports analysis.
• Linting tools.
• Design for Test (DFT), and Logic and Memory Built-In Self-test (LBIST and MBIST).
• Experience with multi clock (CDC) and multi power domain designs.
• Knowledge of clock and reset topologies.
• Project management and leadership skills

In Return:

In return you will get to influence the direction of our Mali and Immortalis GPU product lines, learn about the latest GPU and graphics technologies, utilise your engineering skills to build support for the technologies and influence millions of devices for years to come. You will be able to drive and bring your ideas to a wider group of our leading experts, build your technical leadership and influencing skills and build towards becoming an established and recognised expert within the existing team. The GPU product line provides a rich roadmap in different domains and allows you to experience the demands from diverse use cases.

Additional Information

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 individual’s application e.g. visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

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

Arms 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.