Security IP Verification Engineer

Arm Limited; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm Limited is seeking creative and enthusiastic Design Verification Engineers for the Security IP Team in Austin, TX. You will verify Security IP for pioneering SoC designs, contributing to test plans, testbenches, and verification strategies in areas such as cryptography, key management, and hardware root of trust.

The role involves developing UVM and SystemVerilog/Verilog testbenches, debugging failures, mentoring teammates, and collaborating with design and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering with 5+ years in design or verification of sophisticated IP/SoCs.
• Security hardware, embedded processor systems, cryptography, secure boot, and key management experience.
• Experience with complex digital IP architecture including multi-clock domains, AXI/AHB, multi-power domains, and reset architectures.
• Proficiency with Perl, Python, Tcl or similar scripting languages.
• Experience verifying IP/SoC projects with firmware/hardware co-verification or formal verification.

Responsibilities

• Craft test plans and develop UVM, SystemVerilog/Verilog, and C testbenches and tests.
• Debug test failures and issues; collaborate with design teams for sign-off and coverage.
• Mentor team members and work with Project Management on initiatives and schedules.

Skills

Verilog HDL

SystemVerilog UVM

C

Formal verification

Hardware/Firmware co-verification

Embedded systems

Security IP verification

Key management

ARM architectures

AXI/AMBA protocols

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Our Arm Security IP Team is seeking creative and enthusiastic Design Verification Engineers to join our team. We have exciting opportunities in our team for verification engineers with demonstrated expertise in Security Design Verification including Cryptography, Key Management, Embedded Microprocessor Systems, Hardware Root of Trust, and Secure Boot. You will contribute to the design specification, test planning, testbench development, verification, and productization of Security IP for pioneering SoC designs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a groundbreaking team specializing in security, power, and performance! Our team offers great opportunity for professional growth and technical advancement. Are you ready to make an impact?

Responsibilities:

As a creative problem solving Security and Embedded Processor Verification Engineer, you will be part of a team that will define and realize the Hardware Security IP and Subsystem. We will develop the test plans, testbenches, verification models, and test strategies. We will partner with the design team for functional sign off and comprehensive coverage, as well as power and performance optimization.

Our key responsibilities include will include crafting test plans, developing UVM, SystemVerilog/Verilog, and C testbenches and tests, and debugging of test failures and issues. On top of Security IP verification, our team contributes to development and enhancement of the design and verification methodologies shared across Arm. You will mentor members of the team as needed to enable the successful completion of projects, plus balance other opportunities such as working with Project Management on initiatives, plans, and schedules.

Required Skills and Experience:

In addition to bringing your accomplishment of either Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering (or similar field) over 5+ years of experience working in design or verification of sophisticated IP, embedded compute subsystems, or SoCs, you will need:

• Solid understanding of digital hardware Verilog HDL and Verification strategies including, SystemVerilog UVM, C, Formal, and Hardware/Firmware co-verification.
• Verification experience in Security Hardware, Embedded Processor Systems, Applied Cryptography, Secure Boot, and Key Management.
• Proven experience in complex digital IP architecture and development including multi-clock domain designs, AXI/AHB protocols, multi-power domains, and reset architectures.
• Experience with Perl, Python, Tcl, or other scripting languages.
• Experience with ARM-based designs and/or ARM System Architectures.
• Experience verifying IP or SoC projects or systems including embedded microprocessors. Preference for candidates with experience in firmware/hardware co-verification or formal verification.
• Low-level programming experience including C and Assembler. Experience with firmware debug and tarmac logging.

Nice To Have Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Arm-based designs and/or ARM System Architectures
• Clock domain crossing verification
• Power aware verification

Additional Information:

Please note that no relocation package is available for this role. #LI-KC1

Salary Range:

$161,500-$218,500 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

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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.