Principal IP Verification Engineer
ArmJob Title
Principal IP Verification Engineer
Role Summary
Lead verification engineering for IP products across Enterprise, Automotive and Client markets. Own verification architecture, delivery quality for releases, and lead a team that builds testbenches, test suites and verification strategies.
Experience Level
Senior / Principal-level. Specific years of experience not stated.
Responsibilities
Accountable for functional verification delivery and for aligning DV teams to a coherent verification architecture.
- Define and maintain verification architecture and strategy for IP/subsystem releases.
- Write and review test plans and verification methodologies.
- Implement testbenches and develop testcases to meet functional and coverage goals.
- Collaborate with architecture, design and verification teams to review microarchitectural specifications and debug issues.
- Lead and mentor verification engineers; coordinate cross-team verification activities.
- Develop IP features that support reconfigurable designs and enable downstream reuse.
- Act as a primary stakeholder to ensure chosen solutions are adopted and maintained across teams.
Requirements
Must-have:
- Proven experience across verification stages: requirements collection, test plan creation, testbench implementation, test case development, documentation and support.
- Hands-on with front-end and simulation/debug tools (examples: Questa, VCS, JasperGold, Verdi) and power/UPF flows.
- Experience with coverage-driven verification (functional, toggle, code coverage).
- Experience with reconfigurable IP or subsystem verification and SoC-level integration/debug.
- Strong collaboration and cross-functional communication skills.
Nice-to-have:
- Object-oriented programming concepts and scripting (Perl, Python, etc.).
- Familiarity with ARM-based designs and system architectures.
- Knowledge of OTP/fuse models, JTAG/TAP, SoC system debug, and DFT methodologies (RTL testability, scan insertion, OCC).
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical 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.
