Hardware Applications Engineer

Job Title

Hardware Applications Engineer

Role Summary

Provide technical guidance, support and training to Arm partners integrating and optimising Arm CPU and System IP in customer SoC designs. Member of the Partner Enablement - Applications Engineering team based in Cambridge; role operates on a hybrid office/home-work basis.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No specific years-of-experience requirement stated.

Responsibilities

Provide partner-facing technical support and contribute to IP quality and partner enablement.

• Provide timely technical guidance on Arm CPU and System IP.
• Investigate technical issues and collaborate with partners to identify solutions.
• Develop and deliver technical training and application notes.
• Review customer SoC designs that incorporate Arm IP and recommend functionality and optimisation.
• Collaborate with IP design and product teams to improve partner experience and inform future IP work.
• Test IP deliverables and provide feedback to design teams prior to customer releases.
• Create and maintain technical knowledge-base articles and tools to improve team efficiency.

Requirements

Core technical skills and experience required. Education requirements are summarized separately below.

• Strong knowledge of HDLs such as 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).
• Proven ability to work effectively with remote and distributed teams.

Nice-to-have:

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

Education Requirements

BSc degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (ECE) or equivalent qualification; equivalent practical experience also 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.