Staff Design Engineer

ARM; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 97,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Flexible work arrangements

Financial rewards and benefits beyond薪

Job summary

ARM is seeking a Staff Design Engineer to join the IP and Technology team within the Solutions Engineering department. You will help develop subsystem solutions and SoC IPs for Edge AI, Physical AI, and Cloud AI, collaborating with engineers across teams to deliver high‑quality designs.

The role requires extensive RTL design with SystemVerilog/Verilog, deep microarchitecture knowledge, and familiarity with AMBA AXI/APB interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Extensive hands-on RTL design and microarchitecture experience.
• Proven track record delivering IP or RTL subsystems.
• Familiarity with AMBA AXI/APB and industry EDA tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze architectural and system specs to refine solutions.
• Develop microarchitecture specs for subsystems/IP from high-level requirements.
• Design IP/subsystems and integrate existing Arm IP with third-party IP.
• Ensure robust IP functionality and system-level interfaces.
• Maintain design intent and timing/power constraints (UPF).
• Perform design checks: Lint, CDC, RDC, X-propagation, synthesis.
• Collaborate with verification teams to review tests and debug issues.
• Work with performance, power teams to meet timing, area, power goals.
• Improve design methodologies and project delivery timelines.
• Provide guidance and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Digital RTL design

Microarchitecture development

SystemVerilog/Verilog

AMBA AXI/APB interfaces

Design for low power

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering or related

Tools

SystemVerilog

EDA tools

Job description

Company Name: ARM

Job Role: Staff Design Engineer

Qualifications: Bachelor’s

Category: IT Jobs

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Multiple Locations

Staff Design Engineer Overview

As a Staff Design Engineer at Arm, you will be part of the IP and Technology team within the Solutions Engineering department, focusing on developing subsystem solutions and SoC IPs for next-generation systems targeting Edge AI, Physical AI, and Cloud AI. This role involves collaboration with a diverse group of engineers across various teams to deliver high-quality designs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze architectural and system specifications to understand implementation challenges and collaborate with architects to refine solutions.
• Develop microarchitecture specifications for subsystems and IP from high-level requirements.
• Design new IP and subsystem logic as needed, and integrate existing Arm and third-party IP into complete subsystem solutions.
• Understand IP functionality, interfaces, and system-level interactions to ensure robust integration within the subsystem.
• Develop and maintain design intent, including UPF and timing constraints where applicable.
• Perform design quality checks, including Lint, CDC, RDC, X-propagation, synthesis, and other static design checks.
• Navigate architectural and implementation trade-offs and articulate the rationale behind design decisions.
• Collaborate with verification teams to review test plans, support verification, and debug complex design issues.
• Work closely with implementation, performance, and power teams to ensure designs meet functional, timing, area, power, and performance requirements.
• Improve design methodologies and flows to address evolving subsystem and IP development needs.
• Plan and manage work to ensure high-quality and timely delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and design reviews to other engineers while contributing effectively as part of the wider team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience in digital RTL design and microarchitecture development using SystemVerilog and/or Verilog.
• Proven track record of delivering sophisticated IP or RTL subsystem designs.
• Deep understanding of RTL design techniques and methodologies for complex subsystem and SoC development.
• Ability to analyze high-level specifications and translate them into efficient and robust microarchitectures.
• Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools and methodologies.
• Experience with static design checks including Lint, CDC, RDC, and X-propagation.
• Experience with synthesis, timing analysis, and power-management techniques.
• Understanding of low-power design methodologies, including UPF, clock/power gating, and multiple power domains.
• Ability to navigate performance, power, area, timing, and complexity trade-offs and articulate the rationale behind engineering decisions.
• Knowledge of on-chip protocols and interfaces including AMBA AXI, APB, and streaming interfaces.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and processor-based systems.
• Familiarity with AI-powered software development tools and scripting workflows, including AI coding assistants.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Self-driven and motivated, with the ability to take ownership of complex technical problems and drive them to completion.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of £97,300 – £131,700 per year.
• Health and wellness programs to support physical and mental wellbeing.
• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Financial rewards and benefits beyond salary to recognize employee contributions.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development in a supportive community.

This position is eligible for visa sponsorship, allowing qualified candidates to apply for the necessary work permits.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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