Principal Security Design Engineer

Role Summary

The Arm Solutions Engineering SoC Security Team is seeking creative and enthusiastic SoC Design Engineers to join a diverse and highly-skilled team focused on Security Design. You will contribute to the specification, design, verification, and productization of Security IP.

Experience Level

Mid-level, with a preference for candidates possessing both Bachelor's and Master's degrees or equivalent experience in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

As a Security and Embedded Processor Design Engineer, you will:

• Define and realize Hardware Security IP and Subsystems.
• Develop design specifications and hardware IP.
• Collaborate with the verification team to build test plans and support verification debug.
• Write micro-architecture specifications and develop RTL.
• Fix bugs and conduct design explorations and structural checks.
• Guide team members and balance project management activities.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• Understanding of digital hardware design EDA methodologies and Verilog HDL.
• Experience in Security Hardware, Embedded Processor Systems, Applied Cryptography, Secure Boot, and Key Management.
• Experience with complex SoC architecture, including multi-clock domain designs and AXI/AHB protocols.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Tcl.
• Experience with ARM-based designs and SystemVerilog verification methodologies (UVM/OVM).
• Skills in synthesis, timing analysis, and static design checks including CDC and linting.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a similar 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.