Staff Design Engineer, Power Management, Clock & Reset

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

Job summary

Arm is seeking a Staff Design Engineer to advance power management and clock/reset technologies for next-generation SoCs. You will drive micro-architecture, RTL design, and implementation of critical IP, interfacing with architects and teams to meet stringent power, performance, and area targets.

Responsibilities include designing power-state transitions, clock management, CDC/RDC, and reliable verification.

Qualifications

• Power management and digital control logic for SoCs.
• RTL design experience translating requirements into micro-architecture and detailed designs.
• Experience with synthesis, timing analysis, CDC/RDC, and power-aware design.

Responsibilities

• Develop micro-architecture and RTL for IP subsystems enabling power management and clock/reset control.
• Translate architectural requirements into design specifications meeting power, performance, area, and timing goals.
• Design and integrate control logic for power-state transitions, clock and reset sequencing, multi-domain SoC operation.
• Ensure RTL quality through reviews, synthesis, timing analysis, CDC/RDC, and power-aware checks.
• Collaborate with verification and implementation teams on test plans and debugging.
• Contribute to improved design methodologies and automation.

Skills

Power management

Clock/Reset design

Digital design

RTL design

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

UPF

RTL power estimation

Power modeling

Job description

Arm is looking for a talented and innovativeStaff Design Engineer to develop advanced power management, voltage control, clock, and reset technologies for next-generation System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions.

In this role, you will contribute to the micro-architecture, RTL design, and implementation of critical IP and subsystems that enable efficient power management and reliable SoC operation. Working alongside architects and engineering teams, you will translate architectural requirements into high-quality designs, solve complex technical challenges, and help deliver robust, scalable solutions for future Arm-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop the micro-architecture and RTL design of IP and subsystems supporting power management, voltage control, clock management, and reset functionality.

• Translate architectural requirements into detailed design specifications and implement solutions that meet functional, power, performance, area, and timing objectives.

• Design and integrate control logic for power-state transitions, clock and reset sequencing, and multi-domain SoC operation.

• Ensure design quality through RTL reviews, synthesis, timing analysis, lint, clock domain crossing (CDC), reset domain crossing (RDC), and power-aware checks.

• Work with verification and implementation teams on test planning, functional debug, integration activities, and resolution of design issues.

• Contribute to improvements in design methodologies, automation, and development flows to enhance engineering efficiency and design reliability.

• Participate in technical design reviews, share knowledge with colleagues, and support the successful delivery of engineering projects.

Required Skills and Experience

• Power Management and Clock/Reset Design: Strong understanding of SoC power management and digital control logic, including low-power design techniques, voltage and power domains, clock/reset control, and power-state transitions.

• Digital Design and Micro-architecture: Experience developing digital IP or subsystems, translating architectural requirements into micro-architecture specifications, and implementing high-quality RTL using Verilog or SystemVerilog.

• Design Implementation and Quality: Strong understanding of synthesis, timing analysis, lint, clock domain crossing (CDC), reset domain crossing (RDC), and power-aware design methodologies, with the ability to identify and resolve complex design issues.

• Technical Problem-Solving and Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to independently own design deliverables, evaluate technical solutions, troubleshoot engineering challenges, and work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

"Nice To Have" Skills and Experience

• Experience with Arm-based SoCs, Arm system architectures, or complex semiconductor IP development.

• Familiarity with Unified Power Format (UPF), RTL and gate-level power estimation, and power modeling.

• Exposure to physical implementation, design for test (DFT), functional verification, X-propagation, and gate-level simulation.

• Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Perl, Tcl, or similar languages.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted tools for hardware design, verification, or engineering automation.

In Return

At Arm, you'll work alongside talented engineers in a supportive environment that values innovation, diverse perspectives, and continuous learning.

As a Staff Design Engineer, you'll have opportunities to take ownership of meaningful design projects, strengthen your technical expertise, and contribute to technologies shaping the future of computing. You'll be part of a team that encourages new ideas, values knowledge sharing, and supports your continued professional growth.

Salary Range:

$198,100-$268,000 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.

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At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset

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Hybrid Working

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Equal Opportunities

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.