Experienced SoC Design Engineer

Job Title

Experienced SoC Design Engineer

Role Summary

Join a team that integrates IP into complex subsystems and SoCs used across IoT, automotive and infrastructure products. The role focuses on subsystem microarchitecture, RTL development, design integration and system-level performance and power optimization.

Experience Level

Mid-level / Experienced engineer. No explicit years-of-experience requirement stated.

Responsibilities

Contribute to subsystem and SoC design from specification through RTL delivery, verification support and performance analysis.

• Review subsystem architecture and develop microarchitecture specifications.
• Implement and integrate RTL for subsystems; understand incoming IP functionality and interfaces.
• Review verification plans, help debug and fix integration and RTL issues.
• Work with performance analysis to evaluate and improve system PPA (performance, power, area).
• Run static design checks and participate in synthesis, timing and power analysis flows.
• Propose design refinements to IP teams based on system-level integration.
• Improve team design methodologies and guide or support junior team members as needed.
• Coordinate with project management on planning and scheduling tasks.

Requirements

Key technical skills and experience required for successful performance in this role.

• Experience with digital hardware design and Verilog HDL.
• Detailed understanding of design techniques for complex SoC development.
• Experience with static design checks (CDC, RDC, X-prop, lint).
• Experience creating clear design specifications.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl or Python.
• Proven track record delivering sophisticated RTL subsystems on schedule.
• Ability to make and articulate high-level PPA trade-offs.
• Experience with synthesis, timing analysis and power management techniques.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with ARM-based designs and ARM system architectures.
• Knowledge of memory system interconnects (e.g. AMBA ACE-Lite, AXI).
• Familiarity with processor subsystems, NoCs, security subsystems, PCIe subsystems, or system power management flows.
• Experience with SystemVerilog and modern verification methodologies.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is stated as a requirement.

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.