Staff Verification Engineer

Arm; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 191,100 - 258,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Arm’s Solutions Engineering team is seeking experienced PCIe and CXL verification experts to validate high-speed IOs at the sub-system level. You will join architects and RTL/verification engineers across the US, UK, Canada, and India to build next-generation SoCs using advanced nodes and packaging.

The role involves crafting tests, building SystemVerilog/Verilog/UVM environments, debugging, and shaping verification methodologies while collaborating with design teams and PMs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering (or similar).
• 5+ years of experience in design or verification of PCIe or CXL subsystems/SoCs.
• Solid Verilog HDL knowledge and digital hardware design experience.
• Experience with PCIe, CXL IPs and emulation-friendly transactors.
• Strong UVM verification expertise and test plan creation.
• Familiarity with formal verification methods.

Responsibilities

• Craft test plans and develop SystemVerilog/Verilog/UVM testbenches and tests.
• Debug test failures and issues.
• Review architecture and design specs to build verification strategy.
• Develop verification methodologies and improve them.
• Collaborate with design teams and guide junior members.

Skills

Verilog HDL

SystemVerilog

UVM verification

PCIe expertise

CXL expertise

Digital design

Debugging

Emulation

Test plans

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/EE

Tools

Emulation platforms

Transactors

Debuggers

Job description

Arm’s Solutions Engineering team is looking for experienced PCIe and CXL experts in verifying and functionality of High Speed IOs at Sub-system level. New team members will join hands with other Architects, RTL design and verification engineers spread across UK, US, Canada and India to build next generation SoCs!

Arm is expanding the team to develop best-in-class silicon solutions based on Arm’s IP solutions along with Arm's partner ecosystem targeting premium mobile, infrastructure, IoTs and automotive markets. Using the latest nodes (e.g. 3nm) and new SoC 3D packaging developments, Arm’s ambition is to demonstrate industry best-in-class performance by architecting, designing, implementing, and fabricating powerful silicon test chips. This is a wonderful and unique initiative, where we are bringing in innovative talent and expertise from across the semiconductor industry to drive how the next generation of leading compute on Arm devices are built across the industry, opening up significant potential for the future. Would you like to play a key role in defining the solution growth story in Arm?

Responsibilities

• As a creative verification engineer with a knowledge of Sub-System integration verification, IO scenario verification, Interoperability verification with Arm and Third Party IPs, performance verification, PCIe/CXL integration verification at the sub-system level.
• You will work with the highly skilled team to understand and review the architecture and design specifications, and to build a functional verification strategy.
• Your key responsibilities will include crafting test plans, developing SystemVerilog/Verilog/UVM testbenches and tests, and debugging of test failures and issues.
• You will also be to developing and improving the verification methodologies used by the team.
• In addition, you'll work closely with other teams on the design microarchitecture, verification methodologies, system performance, etc.
• You will balance other opportunities such as working with Project Management on activities, plans, and schedule as well as guide and support junior members of the team.

Required Skills and Experience

In Addition To Bringing Your Accomplishment Of Either Bachelors Or Master’s Degree In Computer Science Or Electrical/Computer Engineering (or Similar Field) Over 5+ Years Of Experience Working In Design Or Verification Of Sophisticated PCIe Or CXL Subsystems Or SoCs, You Will Need

• Solid understanding of digital hardware design and Verilog HDL.
• Experience in PCIe, CXL and IDE Feature Verification and Performance Analysis.
• Experience on working with PCIe & CXL IPs and Emulation friendly Transactors.
• Experience on simulation and emulation platforms.
• Good debugging experience using debuggers.
• Expertise in UVM based verification.
• Good knowledge of verification strategies and test plan creation.
• Knowledge on formal methodology.

Nice To Have Skills and Experience

• Experience with Arm-based designs and/or ARM System Architectures
• Clock domain crossing verification
• Power aware verification
• Experience with Perl, Python or other scripting language

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.