Applications Engineer

Job Title

Applications Engineer

Role Summary

Work with Arm partners to support integration and optimisation of Arm CPU and System IP within customer SoC designs. The role combines hands-on debugging, technical guidance, training, and cross-team collaboration to ensure successful product development.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No explicit years-of-experience stated; role expects practical engineering experience with RTL/SoC and CPU architecture.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support, analysis, and guidance to partners using Arm CPU and System IP.

• Provide timely technical guidance on Arm CPU and System IP to partner engineering teams.
• Investigate and debug technical issues in partner SoC integrations and propose solutions.
• Develop and deliver technical training on CPU and System IP.
• Review customer SoC designs that incorporate Arm IP and recommend functional and performance optimisations.
• Collaborate with Arm IP design and product teams to improve partner experience and inform future IP development.
• Test IP deliverables and provide feedback to design teams ahead of customer releases.
• Create and maintain technical knowledge-base articles and application notes.
• Develop tools and techniques to improve investigation and problem-resolution efficiency.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and practical experience required for daily tasks.

Must-have

• Strong knowledge of HDLs: Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL.
• Very good understanding of CPU architecture principles and SoC design principles.
• Familiarity with system coherency concepts.
• Experience using RTL simulation and debug tools (e.g. QuestaSim, Verdi, Cadence SimVision, Xcelium).
• Ability to work effectively with remote and distributed teams.

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge of one or more AMBA bus protocols.
• Familiarity with the Arm Architecture.
• Experience with PCIe, CXL, and/or UCIe specifications.

Education Requirements

BSc degree or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (ECE) or equivalent practical experience. The posting specifies degree-level technical qualification in electrical engineering or an equivalent qualification.

About the Company

Company: Arm

Headquarters: Cambridge, United Kingdom

ARM is a global leader in semiconductor and software design, driving innovation in computing technology. The company specializes in designing processors and systems that provide the essential building blocks for electronic devices. ARM's architecture is widely used in smartphones, servers, and IoT devices, and its collaborative culture fosters bold thinking, diversity, and high-impact benefits for its talented workforce.