Design Verification Engineer

Arm; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm in Bengaluru is hiring a Design Verification Engineer to join its verification enablement team. This role focuses on verifying new architectural features of ARM using in-house simulators and collaborating with geographically distributed teams. An ideal candidate has 3-6 years of experience in IP/SOC product development, a solid foundation in computer architecture, and excellent problem-solving skills. The company promotes a diverse environment with equal opportunity for all. The role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of proven experience in an IP/SOC product development environment.
• Experience verifying micro-architecture of IPs/sub-systems preferred.
• Desire to learn a variety of verification methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with tools teams, design verification, and RTL prototyping.
• Create stimulus to uncover corner case bugs.
• Develop and enhance verification environments.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Strong Understanding of Computer Architecture

Education

Good university degree in Microelectronics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Verilog/System Verilog HDLs

VCS

Questa

Perl

Python

Job description

The Architecture and Technology Group (ATG) at Arm develops technologies that shape Arm’s future architecture roadmap. As new architecture specifications evolve, compliance testing, verification of the architectural features using random instruction sequencing tools and early RTL prototypes running on simulation/FPGA/emulation platforms are critical for evaluating architectural features for performance and functionality.

Role Overview

The Architecture and Technology Group (ATG) is seeking a talented Design Verification Engineer to join the verification enablement team. In this role, you will verify the new Arm architectural features using in-house random instruction simulators supporting a variety of internal and external partners with their design verification. You will also verify RTL prototypes implementing upcoming features in the ARM architecture, ensuring both new functionality and existing features meet architectural requirements. Features under test may span any part of the ARM architecture, so adaptability and the ability to work across multiple functional units are essential. A strong will to learn, coupled with a growth mindset to refine and adapt verification strategies, is key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the tools teams, design verification and the RTL prototyping team in different geography
• Understand the complex in-house RIS tools and the utilities surrounding this and create meaningful stimulus with the help of these tools to uncover corner case bugs in the partner environments
• Develop new verification environments and enhance existing verification environments, including stimulus generators, and checkers
• Verify new ARM architecture features function as specified and do not impact existing functionality
• Execute verification strategies in partnership with other verification engineers
• Contribute to continuous improvement in verification methodology based on learnings

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Good university degree in Microelectronics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. Other science graduates would be considered if they have relevant experience.
• 3-6 years of proven experience in an IP/SOC product development environment
• Strong understanding of Computer Architecture concepts, including out-of-order CPU execution, caches, memory etc. ARM A-profile architecture experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams to accomplish tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Desire and flexibility to learn a variety of verification especially RIS methodologies, RTL designs under test, architecture features, familiarity with testbench development for verifying RTL using any standard verification methodology.

Good To Have Skills And Qualifications

• Prior experience verifying micro-architecture of IPs/sub-systems, such CPUs/GPUs, interconnects etc. is a plus.
• Experience with Verilog/System Verilog HDLs, C/C++ is strongly recommended.
• Assembly language experience, such as with ARM or x86 is preferred.
• Experience with RTL verification using UVM methodology is desired.
• Experience with industry standard simulation tools like VCS, Questa is desired.
• Experience with common scripting languages such as Perl or Python.
• Experience with developing/reviewing test plans to verify micro-architecture and executing the plan in a predictable manner to meet objectives.
• Experience with test generators, toolkits for ARM CPU validation such as Raven/ACK is a plus.
• Experience with running and debugging workloads on FPGA platforms or silicon is a bonus.

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