Graduate CPU Physical Implementation Engineer

Job Title

Graduate CPU Physical Implementation Engineer

Role Summary

This position involves working on CPU development at Arm's design center in Sophia Antipolis, France, collaborating with various teams to enhance CPU performance metrics. The graduate will engage in activities related to power, area, and frequency requirements in CPU design.

Experience Level

Entry-level, recent graduates or those on track to complete their academic degree.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying critical paths and timing bottlenecks during IP development.
• Producing Power/Performance/Area metrics to support CPU micro-architecture improvements.
• Analyzing tools for enhancements and trialing new automation tools.

Requirements

Must have:

• A degree (or in progress) in Electronic Engineering or Computer Science, or a related field.
• Exposure to synthesis, floor-planning, power planning, and related tools.
• Understanding of CMOS design trade-offs among power, performance, and area.
• Knowledge of CPU micro-architecture concepts.
• Good interpersonal and task-planning skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge of power domain management and DFT techniques.
• Experience with scripting for automation (Python, Perl, Tcl).
• Familiarity with UNIX/Linux environments and version control systems like GIT.
• Fluency in both French and English.

Education Requirements

University degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is expected.

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.