Post-Silicon Debug Tools Engineer
ArmJob Title
Post-Silicon Debug Tools Engineer
Role Summary
Define, architect, develop, deploy, and support post-silicon scan and memory-extraction debug tools used in SoC system debug. Work within a Solution Engineering / SoC architecture team and collaborate with DFT architecture, design, verification, and silicon validation teams to integrate debug flows into a larger silicon debug toolkit.
Experience Level
Mid-level (6+ years experience in post-silicon validation, debug tools, or SoC bring-up).
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include architecture, development, validation, and support of post-silicon debug tooling and flows.
- Lead architecture and implementation of scan and memory-extraction post-silicon debug tools as part of an SoC debug toolkit.
- Collaborate with DFT architecture and design teams to interface tools with DFT hardware and system debug use cases.
- Design and integrate scan and memory dump flows into larger silicon debug toolchains.
- Partner with silicon verification teams to validate end-to-end debug flows in simulation and emulation environments.
- Provide training and operational support to post-silicon debug teams using the tools for root-cause analysis.
- Promote automation, reuse, and scalable debug methodologies to reduce time-to-root-cause.
- Influence silicon architecture for improved observability and diagnosability.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience.
- Proficient in Python for tool and automation development.
- Knowledge of software development best practices: unit testing, code coverage, release processes, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with Git, Gerrit, Artifactory, and CloudBees.
- Strong understanding of JTAG, trace, scan, MBIST, and on-chip debug architectures.
- Familiarity with SoC debug ecosystems such as CoreSight, IJTAG, ELA and telemetry frameworks.
- Proven ability to collaborate across hardware, software, and validation teams in fast-paced environments.
Nice-to-have:
- Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with multi-functional and multi-site teams.
Education Requirements
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
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.
