Senior Software Engineer - CPU verification

Arm Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cambridge is seeking a highly skilled software engineer to develop a complex verification environment for CPU products. The ideal candidate will have a degree in computer science or engineering, along with proven programming experience in C++ and Python. You will collaborate with design teams to ensure the functionality of innovative chip technologies, contributing to future groundbreaking processors. Join a diverse team that values creativity and technical excellence in a supportive hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Supportive learning environment

Opportunity to work on industry-leading CPU technologies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in object-oriented software programming.
• Ability to understand new architectural features.
• Experience working well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of a complex verification environment.
• Gather requirements from design and verification teams.
• Architect and develop solutions to support new features.

Skills

Object-oriented programming (C++ and Python)

Understanding of assembly language (ASM)

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

University or Engineering School degree

Job description

Job Overview

Are you creative, innovative and passionate about new technologies? Would you like to work in a multi-site and multi-cultural environment?

We want to grow our cross-site Verification team, especially in Cambridge. For this purpose, we are hiring a highly skilled and motivated software engineer to join our team, and contribute to the delivery of future groundbreaking processors.

Interested in this challenge? Apply now and join!

Responsibilities

Participate in the development of a complex and sophisticated verification environment. Using a combination of techniques, the environment is used to verify the functionality of CPU IP products developed in our design centers worldwide, with a particular focus on the execution pipeline and the exception model.

The role will cover the whole lifecycle of the environment, from development to support, and you will be accountable for:

• Gathering requirements from the CPU Design and Verification teams
• Understanding the new architectural features, which are regularly added to the Arm Architecture Reference Manual
• Architecting and developing solutions to support those features so that they can be stressed when verifying their implementation within the next generation CPU products
• Implementing, maintaining and supporting the environment

Required Skills and Experience

Hold a University or Engineering School degree. This can be a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronic / Electrical Engineering. Candidates with alternative degrees will also be considered if they have relevant experience. Other requirements:

• Proven experience in object-oriented software programming (C++ and Python)
• Understanding of assembly language (ASM)
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to work well as part of a team and a willingness to address varied technical challenges

Nice To Have Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of CPU architecture and micro-architecture concepts
• Experience in RTL Verification & Design techniques (SystemVerilog or VHDL)
• Experience in software testing and library API design
• Exposure to dependency management tools, performance profiling techniques

In Return

At Arm, you’ll join a world-class team that values creativity, innovation, and technical excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to work on industry-leading CPU technologies that shape the future of computing, while collaborating with diverse teams across the globe. We offer a supportive environment where continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and personal development are encouraged.

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

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.