Engineer

Arm Limited; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm Limited, part of the Solutions Engineering group, seeks an ASIC Implementation engineer to help define advanced design flows and improve power, performance, and integration in CPU cores and interconnects.

The role involves working across synthesis, DFT, floorplanning, place and route, CTS, and optimization, with close collaboration to drive PV closure and timing accuracy. Strong scripting and a proactive problem-solving mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in ASIC implementation and physical design.
• Experience with timing closure, clock tree, PDN analysis and physical verification.
• Proficient in scripting languages (Tcl, Python) and common EDA flows.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize, DFT, Floorplan, Place and Route, CTS and optimization of CPU cores and interconnect.
• RTL-GDS closure for Hard Macro.
• Analyze timing, area and power to improve ARM design quality.
• Perform DRC/LVS/PERC/ERC checks using Calibre and assist layout for PV closure.
• Run timing analysis with Primetime and execute Timing ECO for design closure.
• Collaborate with IP RTL teams to optimize implementation and performance.
• Translate R&D concepts into practical implementation solutions.
• Empower partners to achieve best possible results.

Skills

ASIC Implementation

Physical design

STA/Timing closure

Clock tree

PDN analysis

DFM

Physical verification

Tcl scripting

Python scripting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Calibre

Primetime

Job description

Job Overview:

As a part of Arm's Solutions Engineering group we like to think we are not just crafting sophisticated SoCs, but we are defining future chip design techniques. Not only do we improve the power, performance and system integration of our products, but we also craft the design flows, influence Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and build the knowledge base that makes custom SoC and CPU chip design possible. At Arm, our work goes beyond multiple divisions where we drive improved implementation for Arm and our partners. A key component of this is around the development of comprehensive implementation and analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Synthesis, DFT , Floorplan , Place and Route , CTS and Optimization of CPU cores, system interconnect and other ARM Designs.
• RTL-GDS closure for Hard Macro
• Analyze design timing, area and power to help improve the quality of ARM Design.
• Analyze DRC/LVS/PERC/ERC using Calibre and perform Layout edit for Physical Verification closure.
• Analyze Timing using primetime and perform Timing ECO for design closure
• Work with implementation and physical IP RTL design teams to drive analysis and optimization of our IP.
• Converting R&D concepts into real implementation solutions.
• Enable our partners to achieve the best possible quality of results

Required Skills and Experience :

• Bachelors or Master's degree equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or other relevant technical fields.
• 1-2 years of proven experience in ASIC Implementation, Physical design, STA and Timing closure, Structured clock tree, PDN analysis, DFM and Physical verification
• Strong Communication and Problem Solving Skills.
• Experience in crafting and adopting new silicon implementation techniques and methodologies and promote their use with international teams
• Experience working closely in top and block level Synthesis, DFT, Floor planning, Place and Route, CTS, logical and physical optimization, timing closure and power analysis flows.
• Proven programming and scripting skills eg. Tcl, Perl, Python, Make.

Nice To Have Skills and Experience :

• Knowledge around Arm based SoCs!
• Experience with a wide range of programming, scripting & data presentation languages Eg. Tcl, sh, csh, make, R, C, C++, Java, JS, HTML, Perl, Python, Ruby.
• Experience with low power design techniques (power gating, voltage/frequency scaling)
• Experience with Verilog RTL design.
• Experience with ATPG tools/and or production testing.

In Return:

At Arm, we are guided by our core beliefs that reflect our creative culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to surpass ordinary and shape extraordinary.

Accommodations at Arm

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Equal Opportunities at Arm

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Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm's hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other locations to get our work done. Within that framework, we empower groups and teams to determine their own particular hybrid working pattern, 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.

Accommodations at Arm

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 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.