Senior Verification Engineer (IP verification)

Arm Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm Limited in the United Kingdom seeks an IP Verification Engineer to verify complex IPs such as Crypto Accelerators, HW DVFS components, PCIe controllers, and interconnect fabrics, ensuring integration with software.

You will write test plans, develop SystemVerilog testbenches and C-based tests, debug failures and collaborate across multiple engineering teams to enable robust, high-quality silicon solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of digital hardware verification language Verilog/SystemVerilog HDL.
• Experience with verification approaches: UVM, formal, power-aware verification.
• Experience in SoC verification using Embedded low-level programming incl. C/C++ tests and assembly (ARM).

Responsibilities

• Write test plans and define test methodologies for IP verification.
• Develop SystemVerilog/Verilog testbenches and C-based tests; debug failures.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, implementation, modelling, performance, silicon validation, FPGA and board teams.

Skills

Verilog/SystemVerilog

UVM

Formal verification

Power-aware verification

Embedded C/C++ tests

ARM architecture

Clock domain crossing

DFT/DFD

GLS

Scripting (Python/Tcl/Perl)

AI-based verification

Tools

JasperGold

VC Formal

Job description

Job Overview:

Arm’s Systems team creates world class IPs and subsystems for a variety of application segments, with a special emphasis on AI use cases, by integrating the latest IP products from Arm and other vendors. These solutions serve a diverse range of market sectors including mobile, server, IoT, automotive, and more.

We are looking for creative and enthusiastic IP Verification Engineers to join the team. For this position, you will bring expertise in verifying and testing complex IP such as Crypto Accelerators, HW DVFS components, PCIe controllers, and interconnect fabrics. You will guarantee all these products function well with each other and with the software to enable our partners to develop outstanding systems.

Responsibilities:

• Your key responsibilities will include writing test plans, defining test methodologies, developing C based software tests, SystemVerilog/Verilog testbenches and tests, and debugging of test failures and issues.
• Working with project management and leads on planning tasks, schedules, and reporting progress.
• Collaborate with engineers from other teams including architecture, design, implementation, modelling, performance analysis, silicon validation, FPGA and board development.

Necessary Skills and Experience:

• Proven understanding of digital hardware verification language Verilog/Systemverilog HDL.
• Skilled in one or more of various verification approaches – UVM, formal, power aware verification.
• Experience in SoC verification using Embedded Low-level programming including C/C++ tests and assembly language (preferably ARM).
• Exposure to all stages of verification: requirements collection, creation of verification methodology plans, test plans, testbench implementation, test case development, documentation, and support.
• Good problem solving and debugging skills.
• Knowledge of IP/SoC Verification Flow and strategy.
• Experience with ARM-based builds and/or ARM System Architectures.
• Clock domain crossing verification.
• Experienced in GLS, DFT/DFD.
• Skilled in UPF Power Aware verification.
• Automation experience with shell programming/scripting (e.g., Tcl, Perl, Python etc.).
• Willingness to explore and apply AI based methods to digital verification.

“Preferred” Skills and Experience:

• Exposure to formal verification using JasperGold/VC formal.
• Prior experience in hardware security and cryptographic algorithms.
• Understanding of machine learning algorithms and their applications in verification.
• Knowledge of ARM proprietary tools and environments.

In Return:

Join a team of dedicated engineers and be part of our ambitious mission to develop flawless IPs that compete globally! We strictly adhere to the highest standards and provide you with opportunities to determine and successfully implement innovative solutions. Enjoy a collaborative work environment where your growth is our priority.

Additional Information

Please be aware that this position does not offer a relocation package. If skilled worker visa sponsorship is necessary, Arm will cover expenses related to sponsorship for the employer alone. Any charges linked to the individual’s application, such as visa application fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge, will be borne by the successful candidate.

10x Mindset at Arm

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Accommodations at Arm

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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.