Staff Design Verification Engineer - Network Coherent Interconnect

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.

Overview

The Arm NI-700 Non-Coherent Network-on-Chip Interconnect (NCI) is designed for intelligent connected systems across a wide range of applications including mobile, networking infrastructure, storage, server, HPC, automotive, and industrial solutions. The highly scalable/configurable interconnect is optimized for ArmV8/ArmV9 processors and can be customized across a wide range of performance points. Our group is seeking dedicated design verification engineers capable of completing our next generation of products.

What skills, experience and qualifications will I need?

• Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• 8+ 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.
• Proven software engineering skills including understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Excellent knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Perl
• Experience in Formal Verification testbenches is a plus.

What are the desired behaviors for this role?

At Arm, we are guided by our core beliefs that reflect our rare culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to surpass ordinary and shape extraordinary:

We not I

• Co-create with our ecosystem, through listening and leadership
• Take accountability for your actions and support others’ decisions
• Include the right people at the right time in decision making
• Make the most of the skills and knowledge across Arm, share information with those who need it
• Care about the people around you

Do great things

• Aim high, be courageous, take risks
• Find the balance between speed and perfection, whilst striving for excellence
• Be intentional in what you focus your time and energy on
• Adapt, be willing to change direction to improve the outcome
• Welcome the challenge and celebrate achievement

Be your brilliant self

• Push yourself to be the best version of you
• Create a safe environment for those you work with to reach their full potential
• Be curious and embrace differences
• Give people trust and autonomy; show people they can trust you to do great work
• Be thoughtful. Don’t be a jerk

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Salary Range:

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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Use of AI in Your Application

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Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations

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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.