Senior Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

Arm Limited; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Arm Limited in Chandler seeks a Post-Silicon Validation Engineer to join a dedicated team validating Arm SoC processors. You will develop system-level stress workloads for Linux and bare-metal environments, collaborate to characterize silicon, and debug issues across pre- and post-silicon stages.

The role emphasizes strong C/C++, Python skills, ARM assembly, and debugging expertise, with a hybrid working pattern and a focus on delivering robust validation results for next-generation processors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS or EE or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in pre-silicon and post-silicon validation.
• Experience in C/C++, ARM assembly, Python and scripting languages.
• Solid understanding of silicon process tech with respect to power and performance.
• Proficient debugging with scopes, logic analyzers, debuggers and advanced techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enable system-level stress workloads on Linux and Bare-M metal SW environments.
• Collaborate with post-silicon validation to characterize silicon at the system level.
• Debug and resolve system issues and bugs.
• Develop test plans and tests for characterizing silicon at the system level.

Skills

Post-silicon validation

Continuous improvement

C/C++

Python

ARM assembly

Scripting languages

debugging

teamwork & communication

time management

root-cause analysis

system-level validation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PCIe

CLX

UCIe

DDR interfaces

Job description

Come break new-ground in Post-Silicon Validation with our diverse, engineering-centric team! This is a rare opportunity to join the Chandler Post-Silicon Validation team. Our team validates and characterizes outstanding Arm SoC processors and enables customers to ramp their world changing products.

As a Post-Silicon Validation Engineer, you join a hard-working group of engineers testing the limits the most sophisticated next-generation Arm processors.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and enable system-level stress workloads on Linux and Bare-Metal SW environments!
• Collaborate with post-silicon validation team to leverage test content to characterize silicon at the system level.
• Debug and resolve system issues and bugs
• Develop test plans and implement tests for characterizing silicon at the system level.

Required Skills and Experience :

• Shown experience in pre-silicon and post-silicon validation.
• Passion for continuous improvement as you develop and apply outstanding validation practices to your work
• Shown software engineering skills including, C/C++, ARM assembly, python, and scripting languages
• Solid understanding of silicon process technology with respect to power and performance
• Excel in debugging system and silicon issues using scopes, logic-analyzers, debuggers, and other advance debug technics
• Strive to achieve wining solutions while you build positive relationships which are founded upon mutual trust, respect for others, open communication and sharing of information and success
• Listen to different perspectives, evaluate, persuade, and carefully craft your work to deliver impactful results
• Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, or a Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.

"Nice To Have" Skills and Experience :

• Commanding knowledge with process, voltage, and temperature validation
• Experience with PCIe, CLX, UCIe, and DDR interfaces
• Understanding of system level test and correlation with manufacture test
• Strong skills related to debug and root-cause of silicon issues
• Shown time-management skills to prioritize and accomplish your work and will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication

In Return:

We are proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect our culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to defy ordinary and shape outstanding!

• Partner and customer focus
• Teamwork and communication
• Creativity and innovation
• Team and personal development
• Impact and influence
• Deliver on your promises

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

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.