Senior Power Intent / UPF Engineer

Arm; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm is looking for a highly skilled Power Intent / UPF Engineer to join our Solutions Engineering team in the United Kingdom. You will define and implement power intent specifications for SoC designs, produce and validate UPF files, and analyze PDN tradeoffs to optimize power and performance.

You will collaborate with multi-functional teams and partners to deliver high-quality results, leveraging UPF expertise and scripting skills to automate tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of power intent concepts, including voltage islands and power domains.
• Proficiency in UPF 2.0/2.1/3.0/3.1 and low power formal verification.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven track record with power intent definition and verification.
• Ability to express new insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement power intent specifications for SoC designs.
• Produce and maintain and validate UPF files across hierarchical domains.
• Investigate tradeoffs in Power Domain Network (PDN) and power distribution for power intent.
• Enable partners to achieve the best possible quality of results.

Skills

Power intent concepts

UPF proficiency

Low power formal verification

Communication skills

Power intent verification

Insight communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering / CS

Tools

Conformal LP

Tcl

Perl

Python

YAML

Job description

AbouttheRole

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Power Intent / UPF Engineer to join our Solutions Engineering team. You will play a vital role in ensuring the power efficiency and performance of our compute solutions.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Power Intent / UPF Engineer to join our Solutions Engineering team. You will play a vital role in ensuring the power efficiency and performance of our compute solutions. We like to think we are not just crafting sophisticated SoCs, but we are defining future chip design. Not only do we improve the power, performance and system integration of our products, but we also craft the design flows, influence Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and build the knowledge base that makes performant and efficient chip design possible. Our work goes beyond multiple divisions where we drive improved implementation for Arm and our partners.

Accountabilities

Collaborate with multi-functional teams to define and implement power intent specifications for System-on-Chip (SoC) designs.

• Produce and maintain and validate complex UPF (Unified Power Format) files to describe power domains, power states, retention strategies, and level shifters and isolation. Produce, maintain, merge and validate UPF across different hierarchical domains.
• Investigate the tradeoffs involved with the Power Domain Network (PDN) and power distribution across the chip with respect to the power intent.
• Enable our partners to achieve the best possible quality of results.

What skills, experience, and qualifications do I need?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Solid understanding of power intent concepts, including voltage islands, power domains, power states, and power control architectures.
• Proficiency in UPF 2.0/2.1/3.0/3.1 (Unified Power Format) and experience in low power formal verification
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven track record with power intent definition and verification
• The ability to demonstrate that you can express new insights and communicate them effectively.

DesirableSkills & Experience

• Familiarity with formal verification tools (Conformal LP) for power intent verification.
• Strong scripting skills (eg. Tcl, Perl, Python, YAML) for automating task like power intent rendering
• Knowledge around Arm based SoCs!

Why Join Our Team

Opportunity to work on innovative semiconductor designs that impact various industries.

Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Competitive Compensation Package And Benefits.

Career growth and professional development opportunities.

Possess a high level of dedicated, initiative and problem-solving skills.

Desirable behaviors for this role

• Partner and customer focus – A tendency to put your partners and customers first, by understanding their needs and striving to achieve good outcomes.
• Teamwork and communication – Ability to forge lasting relationships which are built upon mutual trust, open communication and sharing of information and success.
• Creativity and innovation – Possessing a passion for driving continuous improvement through spotting opportunities and seeking the views of others.
• Team and personal development – Take time to drive and own your development, and encouraging team members and our ecosystem partners to do the same.
• Impact and influence – Listen to perspectives, evaluate, persuade and carefully shape your work to deliver truly impactful results.
• Deliver on your promises – Demonstrate a can-do attitude and work towards overcoming obstacles, acting with a sense of urgency because you’re passionate about the work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.

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 [e-mail] 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 [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

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.

Salary Range: £73,500 - £99,500 per year