Design Verification Engineer - Interconnect

Arm Limited; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated verification engineers to join their innovative team. This role involves building and maintaining verification plans for next-generation interconnect designs, collaborating with architects to debug and develop features, and creating sophisticated SystemVerilog/UVM test benches. The company values creativity and hard work, offering a hybrid working environment that promotes both performance and personal wellbeing. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in verification/RTL design.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog/UVM constrained-random testbenches.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed verification plans for interconnect designs.
• Work with architects to debug and develop new features.
• Architect and develop SystemVerilog/UVM based test benches.

Skills

Verification/RTL Design

SystemVerilog/UVM

Multiprocessing Microarchitecture

Software Engineering

Functional Coverage Verification

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Python

Perl

Job description

Job Description:

Arm System IP enables designers to build Arm AMBA systems that are high performance, power efficient and reliable. Configurable for many different applications, System IP is the right choice for your system whether it is a high-efficiency IoT endpoint or a high-performance server SoC.

The collection of silicon proven interconnects, security IP, system controllers, debug and trace and IP tooling are all designed, validated and optimized to be used with Arm Cortex processors and Arm Mali Multimedia IP. Built upon the open AMBA interface standard, Arm System IP provides design teams with the foundation for building better systems.

The Arm CoreLink series of products include our scalable and highly configurable packetized Network-on-Chip (NoC) as well as the Coherent Mesh Network which is designed for intelligent connected systems across a wide range of applications including networking infrastructure, storage, server, HPC, automotive, and industrial solutions.

Our group is seeking dedicated verification engineers to deploy and implement designs and products.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain detailed verification plans/strategies for our next generation interconnect designs.
• Work alongside architects and designers to debug and develop new features balancing the needs of multiple partners in our product development cycle.
• Architect and develop sophisticated and efficient SystemVerilog/UVM based test benches.
• Debug functional regression failures, close coverage and drive improvements.

Required Skills and Experience :

• Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• 7+ years of experience in verification/RTL design.
• Multiprocessing microarchitecture experience including knowledge of cache coherence and bus protocols (e.g. AMBA5 CHI, AMBA4 ACE or AXI).
• Previous experience in specification, creation, and debug of System Verilog/UVM constrained-random testbenches.
• Software engineering skills including understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Proficiency with functional coverage verification methods.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :

• Knowledge of high speed protocols such as PCI Express (PCIe), SATA, USB and Ethernet.
• Excellent knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Perl.
• Experience in Formal Verification techniques is a plus.

In Return:

With offices around the world, Arm is a diverse organization of dedicated, creative, and very hardworking engineers. By enabling a multifaceted, inclusive, meritocratic, and open workplace, where everyone can grow and succeed, we encourage our people to share their unrivaled contributions to Arm's success in the global marketplace.

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Salary Range:

$191,100-$258,500 per year

We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.

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.