Post-Silicon Debug Tools Engineer

Arm; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm is seeking a Post-Silicon Debug Tools Engineer to define and drive the next generation of silicon debug tools. You will lead architecture and development of tracing tools for system debug environments, bringing strong Python skills to build CLI and GUI tooling for post-silicon verification.

In this hybrid role in Bengaluru, you will collaborate across hardware, software and validation teams, champion automation, and help shape observability and diagnosability features for next-generation

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in related area.
• Excellent Python for tool and automation development.
• Experience developing CLI and GUI tools.
• Familiarity with JTAG and on-chip debug architectures.
• Experience with silicon bring-up and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and development of post-silicon debug tools for configuring and decoding hardware traces.
• Collaborate with DFD architecture and design teams to deliver debug tools that communicate with innovative DFD hardware for system debug use cases.
• Work closely with other members of the silicon debug tools to create consistent user experience across the entire debug toolkit.
• Partner with silicon verification teams for end-to-end debug flow validation of tracing tools in simulation and emulation environments.
• Provide training and support to post-silicon debug teams employing debug tools for issue root-cause and analysis.
• Champion automation, reuse, and scalable debug methodologies that reduce time-to-root-cause.
• Influence next-generation silicon architecture to ensure debug features are designed for observability and diagnosability.

Skills

Python

CLI development

GUI development

Unit testing

CI/CD

Git

SoC debug

JTAG

Hardware tracing

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Electrical/ Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Gerrit

Artifactory

CloudBees

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Post-Silicon Debug Tools Engineer to define and drive implementation of the next generation of silicon debug tools! In this role you will lead architecture and development of tracing tools for system debug environment. The ideal candidate combines proven experience in developing command-line and graphical user interfaces, excellent Python software-development skills and proficiency in modern design-for-debug (DFD) architectures.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Post-Silicon Debug Tools Engineer to define and drive implementation of the next generation of silicon debug tools! In this role you will lead architecture and development of tracing tools for system debug environment. The ideal candidate combines proven experience in developing command-line and graphical user interfaces, excellent Python software-development skills and proficiency in modern design-for-debug (DFD) architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of post-silicon debug tools for configuring and decoding hardware traces, as a part of a larger SoC debug portfolio.


• Actively collaborate with DFD architecture and design teams to deliver debug tools that communicate with innovative DFD hardware for system debug use cases.


• Work closely with other members of the silicon debug tools to create consistent user experience across the entire debug toolkit.


• Partner with silicon verification teams for end-to-end debug flow validation of tracing tools in simulation and emulation environments.


• Provide training and support to post-silicon debug teams employing debug tools for issue root-cause and analysis.


• Champion automation, reuse, and scalable debug methodologies that reduce time-to-root-cause.


• Influence next-generation silicon architecture to ensure debug features are designed for observability and diagnosability.

Required Skills And Experience

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience.


• Excellent proficiency with Python language for tool and automation development.


• Competency in software development concepts including unit testing, code coverage collection, release processes and CI/CD pipelines.


• Proven experience in development of command-line and graphical user interfaces.


• Familiarity with Git, Gerrit, Artifactory and CloudBees platform.


• Familiarity with SoC debug ecosystems (CoreSight, IJTAG, ELA, telemetry frameworks, etc.).


• Proven track record in teamwork across hardware, software, and validation teams in a fast-paced environment.


• Understanding of JTAG and on-chip debug architectures.


• Experience with silicon bring-up, failure triage and analysis.

Nice To Have Skills And Experience

• Strong communication skills and consistent record of collaboration with multi-functional and multi-site teams

In Return

To join a newly forming Solution Engineering SoC architecture team with significant opportunities to impact the shape, definition, and culture of the team and help build our future success! This will be a fast paced and exciting environment with opportunities to demonstrate your strategic and innovative thinking while directly chipping in to current projects.

• Partner and customer focus


• Collaboration and communication


• Creativity and innovation


• Team and personal development

10x Mindset at Arm

At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Read more about how we bring the 10x mindset to life on the Arm blog.

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.