Senior/Staff Design Verification Engineer - Coherent Interconnect

ARM; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 198,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm seeks a dedicated Design Verification Engineer for the Neoverse Coherent Mesh Network in Austin, TX. You will build verification plans, work with architects to implement features, and architect SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches to verify complex cache-coherent memory systems.

Responsibilities include debugging regressions, creating stimuli, and advancing verification methodologies to ensure scalable, reusable test flows for next-generation products. Hybrid work arrangements apply.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on verification/RTL design.
• CPU microarchitecture knowledge including cache coherence, memory systems, and bus protocols (e.g. AMBA CHI, ACE).
• Experience in specification, creation, and debug of SystemVerilog/UVM constrained-random testbenches.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed verification plans and strategies.
• Work with architects/designers to debug and develop new features for the mesh network.
• Architect and develop efficient SystemVerilog/UVM based test benches and stimuli.
• Design coverage and debug functional regression failures; drive improvements in verification methodology.

Skills

7+ years verification/RTL design

CPU microarchitecture

SystemVerilog/UVM constrained-random

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in EE/CS

Tools

SystemVerilog/UVM

Python

Perl

Job description

Overview

The ARM Neoverse Coherent Mesh Network is a highly scalable, configurable system interconnect. It is used in a wide array of system sizes and applications, such as networking infrastructure, storage, server, high performance compute, AI, and industrial solutions. Arm is at the forefront of AI development. We are constantly developing new applications for AI, and this project is a critical part of our future product roadmap! Our group is seeking dedicated design verification engineers capable of completing our next generation of products!

Responsibilities

Build and maintain detailed verification plans and strategiesWork alongside architects and designers to debug and develop new features, balancing the needs of multiple partners in our product development cycleArchitect and develop efficient SystemVerilog/UVM based test benchesDesign new stimulus and coverage, debug functional regression failures, and close coverageDevelop and drive improvements in our verification methodology

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science7+ years of hands on experience in verification/RTL designCPU microarchitecture experience including knowledge of cache coherence, memory systems, and bus protocols (e.g. AMBA CHI, ACE)Previous experience in specification, creation, and debug of System Verilog/UVM constrained-random testbenches

Nice To Have Skills and Experience

Applied knowledge and experience in the areas of PCIe or Compute Express LinkExperience in Formal Verification techniques or scripting languages such as Python or Perl

In Return

With offices around the world, Arm is a diverse organization of dedicated, creative, and 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.#LS-KS1Salary Range:$198,100-$268,000 per yearWe 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.