Senior Verification Engineer

Arm; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 73,500 - 99,500; Full time

Job summary

Arm is seeking a Senior Verification Engineer to verify RTL implementing new features in Arm-based SoCs. You'll collaborate with RTL designers, develop validation setups, and implement verification strategies.

With 5+ years of experience in IP and strong skills in SystemVerilog and UVM, you will contribute significantly to our projects. The role offers a salary range of £73,500 to £99,500 per year, reflecting the expertise required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IP, subsystem, or SoC verification.
• Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and Verilog.
• Experience developing constrained-random verification environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RTL designers to understand specifications.
• Develop validation setups and improve existing environments.
• Implement verification strategies with other engineers.

Skills

SystemVerilog

Verilog

UVM

Python

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Our Solution Engineering division develops and verifies IPs for a variety of SoC projects, integrating both internally developed builds and third‑party IP.

We are looking for a creative and motivated Senior Verification Engineer to verify RTL implementing new features in Arm‑based SoCs, ensuring both new and existing functionality meets architectural and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with RTL designers and architects to understand specifications and microarchitecture details.
• Develop new validation setups and work to improve existing environments, including stimulus generation, checking, and coverage infrastructure.
• Develop and complete verification plans and test plans.
• Implement verification strategies in partnership with other verification engineers.
• Drive functional and code coverage closure.
• Debug and resolve sophisticated design and verification issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of verification methodologies, infrastructure, and protocols.
• Provide technical mentorship and support to less experienced engineers.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in IP, subsystem, or SoC verification.
• Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and Verilog.
• Experience with UVM or other industry‑standard verification methodologies.
• Experience developing constrained‑random verification environments and reusable verification components.
• Experience developing verification strategies and test protocols.
• Understanding of SoC verification, including verification flows that incorporate software elements.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or similar.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across geographically distributed teams.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills and Experience

• Experience with Arm‑based designs and/or Arm system architectures.
• Experience with AMBA protocols such as CHI, AXI, AHB, and APB.
• Experience with JTAG, SWD, or TAP‑based debug infrastructures.
• Experience with clock domain crossing (CDC), reset domain crossing (RDC), and power‑aware verification.
• Exposure to low‑power design techniques and UPF/CPF methodologies.
• Experience with DFT concepts, including scan and MBIST.

Equal Opportunities

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 do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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