Staff STA Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Recruitment accommodations

Job summary

Arm in Austin, TX is seeking a senior timing closure engineer to own chip and block level timing closure across complex multi-instantiated designs on leading-edge 5nm/3nm nodes. You will drive ECOs, manage constraints, and coordinate with EDA teams.

You will collaborate with silicon teams, handle functional/test-mode timing, and ensure IO interfaces and SOC bus protocols are properly implemented. This role offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in timing convergence.
• Experience with industry standard STA tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of timing corners, modes including DFT, process variations and signal integrity.
• Experience in timing closure for multi power domain designs.
• Collaborating across silicon engineering teams and with EDA vendors.
• Worked on constraints development and timing closure for 5nm or 3nm technologies.
• Strong automation (Perl/Python/TCL) and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own full chip and block level timing closure throughout the project cycle.
• Handle timing constraints for functional and test mode at different hierarchical levels.
• Work closely with multi-functional teams on resolving timing issues for major SOC blocks.
• ECO generation at both block and top level, coordinating timing/functional ECOs.
• Familiarity with IO interfaces and SOC bus protocols.

Skills

Timing convergence

STA tools

Timing corners & DFT

Multi-power-domain timing

Cross-team collaboration

Constraints development

Automation (Perl/Python/TCL)

Education

Masters or equivalent

Tools

Perl

Python

TCL

Job description

Arm has formed a new group to develop outstanding silicon demonstrators based on Arm’s IP compute sub-system solutions and addressing markets such as premium mobile, infrastructure and automotive. Using innovative nodes such as 3nm and advanced SoC 2.5D and 3D technology, Arm strives to demonstrate powerful industry performance by crafting, developing, realizing, and producing modern silicon chips.

Responsibilites

• Owning full chip and block level timing closure throughout the entire project cycle for complex multi-instantiated compose!
• Handling timing constraints for functional and test mode at different logical hierarchical levels
• Work closely with various multi-functional teams on resolving sophisticated timing issues for major building blocks of sophisticated SoCs
• ECO generation at both block and top level, handshaking with team for timing/functional ECO implementation
• Familiarity with IO interfaces and SOC bus protocols

Required Skills and Experience

• Work experience of 6+ years in Timing convergence
• Experience in industry standard STA tools and methodologies
• Knowledge of timing corners/modes including DFT, process variations and signal integrity issues
• Work experience on timing closure for multi power domain designs
• Experience in collaborating across silicon engineering groups in your organization as well as with EDA vendors
• Must have worked on constraints development and timing closure on 5nm or 3nm technologies
• Strong Automation(Pert/Tcl/Python) and conversational abilities

Nice To Have Skills and Experience

• Masters or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering
• Coding skills in Perl/Python or TCL or an equivalent language
• Familiarity with synthesis, logic equivalence, DFT, CLP and backend related methodology and tools
• Strong presentation skills!

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.

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.