Senior SoC / IP Design Engineer

Arm Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm Limited is seeking enthusiastic SoC Design Engineers to join their Systems Development team in Cambridge. Successful applicants will engage in the design and verification of compute subsystems, utilizing their expertise in RTL design and computer architecture. The position offers a competitive reward package within a hybrid working environment that values performance and personal well-being.

Benefits

Healthcare and wellness support

Supplementary pension

25 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in RTL design for complex SoC development.
• Knowledge in static design checks and synthesis.
• Understanding of computer architecture.

Responsibilities

• Writing micro-architecture specifications and developing RTL.
• Collaborating with the verification team on test plans.
• Optimizing designs with the implementation team.

Skills

RTL design

Verilog

SystemVerilog

Computer architecture

Shell programming

Power management

Job description

Job Description:

Arm’s Systems Development team creates subsystems and SoC designs for various application segments, using the latest IP products from Arm and other vendors. We are looking for creative and enthusiastic SoC Design Engineers to join the team. As a member of the design team, you will be involved in the specification, design, and verification of various compute subsystems in these products.

Responsibilities:

Design engineers are required to have an in-depth understanding of all elements contributing to the successful delivery of products. Your key responsibilities will include writing micro-architecture specifications, developing RTL, and running various design checks. Additionally, you will collaborate with the verification team to review test plans, help debug design issues, and work with the implementation team to optimize designs.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience in RTL design for complex SoC development using Verilog and/or SystemVerilog.
• Knowledge or experience in static design checks, synthesis and timing analysis, power management techniques, and power and clock domain crossing.
• An understanding of computer architecture and systems, with practical experience working on processor-based system designs.
• Knowledge of shell programming/scripting languages such as TCL, Perl, or Python.

Nice To Have Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Arm-based designs and/or Arm System Architectures.
• Experience developing and integrating subsystems for PCIe, UCIe, DDR/LPDDR/HBM, Ethernet, etc.
• High-level programming experience such as C/C++ and/or assembly language programming.
• Experience with embedded operating systems, device drivers, microprocessors, and embedded system hardware architectures.

In Return:

We offer a competitive reward package including healthcare and wellness support, a supplementary pension, and 25 days of annual leave (with an option to buy an additional 5 days per year).

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want our people to Do Great Things. If you need support or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. Your information will be kept confidential and used solely to facilitate your accommodation needs. Examples include breaks between interviews, document reading assistance, or office accessibility.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Our hybrid working model supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We encourage face-to-face collaboration but also value flexibility. Details will be shared upon application, and we will work with you to accommodate local legal, regulatory, or other considerations.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.