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In this high-impact role, you will lead the pre-silicon verification and simulation of next-generation Arm CPU/GPU architectures, ensuring world-class quality, performance, and functional correctness for billions of devices worldwide.\nKey Responsibilities\nArchitecture & Subsystem Verification: Spearhead verification/simulation strategies for advanced Arm CPU/GPU designs by partnering with Design/DV to identify the target functional coverage for silicon on top of structural coverage. \nTest Porting & Simulation: Drive functional, datapath, and performance test case porting and execution across intensive simulation platforms.\nTestbench Development: Design and Scalable, reusable UVM, SystemVerilog, and C-based testbenches and stimulus generation infrastructures.\nPattern Generation & Silicon Validation: Build advanced pattern generation and simulation flows, and bridge pre-silicon simulation with post-silicon validation to correlate performance and functional expectations on real silicon.\nCoverage & Debug Closure: Own functional coverage analysis, System , debugging complex multi-domain RTL, testbench, and system-level issues efficiently using Python automation.\nRequired Qualifications & Experience\nExperience: 9-13 years of proven hands-on experience in complex SoC verification.\nDomain Expertise: Solid working knowledge of Arm CPU/GPU architecture, instruction sets, and high-performance datapath pipelines.\nMethodologies & Languages:\nAdvanced proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM, and C/C++ co-simulation or testbench creation.\nStrong scripting capabilities in Python for test automation, data analysis, and regression tracking.\nVerification Scope: Proven expertise in executing functional/performance stress test cases, pattern generation, simulation, and silicon validation handoffs.\n Simulation Tools: Deep familiarity with industry-standard EDA simulators and debug ecosystems (e.g., Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium/Palladium, Siemens Questa).\nPreferred Skills\nDeep understanding of AMBA protocols (CHI, AXI, AHB) and internal memory hierarchies.\nExperience with power-aware verification, emulation, or performance modeling.\nStrong interpersonal skills with a track record of driving cross-functional alignment across global engineering sites.\nAt 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 through technology used by millions.\nOur 10x Mindset\nAt 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\nUse of AI in Your Application\nAt 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  so we can support you.\nRecruitment Adjustments and Accommodations\nAt Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email . 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.\nHybrid Working\nArm’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. 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