Staff Design Verification Engineer - Cache Coherency

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

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Verification Engineer to drive product development in cache coherency and memory sub-systems. This role involves building detailed verification strategies and collaborating with design teams to enhance system performance. A background in Electrical/Computer Engineering and extensive experience in RTL verification are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 8 to 15 years of experience in verification/RTL design.
• Experience in cache coherence and bus protocols.
• Strong background in debugging and testbench creation.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed verification plans for interconnect designs.
• Work alongside architects and designers to debug new features.
• Develop efficient SystemVerilog/UVM test benches.

Skills

Debug skills

Software engineering

Object-oriented programming

Data structures

Algorithms

Education

Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

SystemVerilog

UVM

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.

Job Overview:

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 a dedicated verification expert in cache coherency and memory sub-system verification to drive our future product development. This is an individual contributor role working with our verification team here in our Austin Design Center!

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
• 8 to 15 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.
• Demonstrated ability, experience and successful track record verifying sophisticated designs in the area of cache coherency, multi-processor designs and memory sub-systems.
• Strong software engineering skills including understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Proficiency with functional coverage verification methods.
• Strong debug skills and ability to use modern techniques, methodologies and EDA tools.

“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.

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.

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.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other locations to get our work done. Within that framework, we empower groups and teams to determine their own particular hybrid working pattern, 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.

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.