Senior Engineer - Physical design

Job Description: In Arm's Solutions Engineering group, our primary focus extends beyond the development of advanced System-on-Chips (SoCs). In the endeavour to deliver a quality silicon we need to ensure all our signoff checks across various domains are diligently performed. Delivering quality silicon leads to quality rewards and every effort and skill is recognized and appreciated at ARM. Our responsibilities also encompass improvising methodologies, influencing EDA tools and build a knowledge base which will help in our product design. Learning and sharing knowledge is part of ARM culture and is very much appreciated and encouraged. If your interested in working with a team of collaborative and smart engineers responsible for validating RTL-to-Gate and Gate-to-GDS implementations, ensuring power intent correctness, and enabling high-quality silicon tapeout

Responsibilities:

• Synthesis, Physical design and implementation of Arm cores, systems and SoCs
• Ability to lead synthesis and constraints development , technical leadership

• Analyze design timing, area and power to help improve the quality of Arm IP.

• Develop and deploy new methodologies to improve implementation efficiency and results.

• Support and develop detailed implementation analysis and data-mining methodologies.
• Automation , Python knowledge and bringing in faster and efficient execution

• Work with implementation and physical IP RTL design teams to drive analysis and optimization of our IP.

Required Skills and Experience :

• Master’s degree equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or other relevant technical fields.

• 8+ years of proven experience in ASIC system-on-chip implementation flow from RTL to GDS.

• Experience in Timing Constraints development, Synthesis, Timing Closure

• Possess a high level of dedicated, initiative and problem-solving skills.

• Experience of tape outs of multi-million gate designs on latest technologies

• Ability to develop and work with timing constraints for build and signoff

• The ability to effectively work alone as well as in a team
• Ability to create trusting relationship and good work environment. Good professional attitude.
• LEC, CLP and ECO implementation knowledge to handle ECO cycles.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :

• Experience with a wide range of programming, scripting & data presentation languages Eg. Tcl, Shell, Perl, Python.

• Experience with low power design techniques (power gating, voltage/frequency scaling).

• Experience with Verilog RTL design

• Understanding of DFT modes and their implications on Physical Design
• Learn quickly new flows and adapt to new developing environment.

Our 10x Mindset

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

Use of AI in Your Application

At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact [email protected] so we can support you.

Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]. 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

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

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.