Graduate Verification Engineer

Job Title

Graduate Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Entry-level verification engineer joining a CPU/IP team in Sophia Antipolis to validate processor micro-architecture and ensure correct functional behaviour across corner cases. The role focuses on test planning, testbench development, and execution to find and close design defects.

Experience Level

Entry-level — Graduate program (recent graduates or candidates on track to graduate).

Responsibilities

The engineer will work within a verification team to drive verification activities and sign-off criteria.

• Understand CPU micro-architecture and identify verification boundaries.
• Define test plans and verification sign-off criteria.
• Design, build, and maintain testbenches using an appropriate methodology and languages.
• Develop and run directed and stress tests to exercise corner cases and expose defects.
• Collaborate with cross-site and multi-disciplinary teams to diagnose and resolve issues.

Requirements

Core technical skills and interpersonal abilities required for the role.

Must-have:

• Understanding of hardware design and verification fundamentals.
• Knowledge of hardware description and verification languages (e.g. Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog, PSL).
• Proficiency in algorithms and software programming.
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g. Python, Perl, TCL).
• Ability to work effectively in a team and tackle varied technical challenges.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with formal verification tools and methods.
• Familiarity with end-to-end verification processes, RTL, and simulators.
• Familiarity with ARM architectures and instruction sets.
• Experience in Unix development environments.

Education Requirements

Candidates must hold, or be on track to hold by the programme start date, a university or engineering school degree — typically a Master’s or PhD in Electronic Engineering or Computer Science. Alternative degrees will be considered if supported by relevant experience; equivalent practical experience is acceptable.

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.