Senior Design Engineer

Arm Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm Limited is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to develop IPs and technology components for next‑generation SoCs in Bengaluru. You will own micro-architecture, RTL coding, and design quality while collaborating with architects and verification teams to translate architecture specs into robust implementations.

The role requires 5+ years in IP/design, strong Verilog HDL skills, and expertise in synthesis, timing analysis, and low‑power design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, EE, or CE.
• 5+ years of experience in IP/design for SoCs.
• Proficiency in synthesis, timing analysis, and low-power design.
• Experience with Verilog HDL and RTL development.
• Ability to write design and micro-architecture specifications.
• Hands-on bug fixing and design quality checks.
• Scripting skills in Perl or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality IP and technology components for advanced SoCs.
• Work with Architects to translate architecture specs into detailed design specs.
• Own micro-architecture, RTL coding, bug fixing, and design quality checks.
• Collaborate with verification teams on test plan reviews and debug activities.
• Improve and evolve design methodologies, flows, and guidelines.
• Mentor and support junior team members to ensure project success.

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in CS, EE, or CE

Tools

Verilog HDL

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and innovativeSenior Design Engineerto develop innovative IPs and technologies for next-generation SoCs. If you enjoy solving complex design challenges, collaborating across teams, and influencing future architectures, this role is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality IP and technology components for advanced SoCs.
• Working with Architects to refine and translate architecture specifications and translate them into detailed design specs.
• Own micro-architecture, RTL coding, bug fixing, and design quality checks.
• Collaborate with verification teams on test plan reviews and debug activities.
• Improve and evolve design methodologies, flows, and guidelines.
• Mentor and support junior team members to ensure successful project execution.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in CS, EE, or CE
• Skilled in design for IPs/Sub systems with 5+ years of experience
• Synthesis & timing analysis
• Power management and low-power design techniques
• Clock & power domain implementations
• Digital hardware design and Verilog HDL.
• Static checks (Lint, CDC, RDC, Power checks)
• Experience writing design & micro-architecture specifications.
• Hands-on RTL development expertise.
• Proficiency with scripting (Perl, Python, etc.).

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

• Experiencewith ARM-based designs or ARM System Architectures.

Exposure to:

• Advanced synthesis checks
• Functional verification, X-propagation, GLS etc
• DFT and physical implementation flows

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.

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Our 10x Mindset

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. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset

Use of AI in Your Application

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Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working

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

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.