Senior Engineer, RTL Design

Job Title

Senior Engineer, RTL Design

Role Summary

The Senior RTL Design Engineer will design and implement RTL for SoC subsystems, integrate IP, and produce micro-architecture and design specifications. The role works closely with verification, performance analysis and project management teams to deliver complex SoC features and improve team design methodologies.

Experience Level

Senior-level; typically requires 5+ years of experience in RTL or SoC subsystem design.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include:

• Integrate IP and develop RTL for SoC subsystems.
• Write micro-architecture and detailed design specifications.
• Implement RTL, diagnose and fix design bugs, and run design checks.
• Collaborate with verification to review test plans and debug issues.
• Work with performance analysis to evaluate and improve subsystem performance.
• Contribute to and enhance design methodologies, tools and flows.
• Support project planning and schedules with project management and mentor other team members as needed.

Requirements

Must-have:

• 5+ years experience in design of complex compute subsystems or SoCs.
• Strong digital hardware design skills and experience with Verilog HDL.
• Experience creating design specifications and developing RTL for SoC projects.
• Familiarity with design techniques for complex SoC development (synthesis and timing-aware design).
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Perl or Python.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with ARM-based designs and ARM system architectures.
• Subsystem integration experience (PCIe, LPDDR, HBM, UCIe, Ethernet).
• SystemVerilog and verification methodologies (UVM/OVM).
• Knowledge of static design checks (CDC, RDC, X-propagation, lint), power management, DFT and physical implementation.
• Experience leading small teams or projects.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical field — or equivalent practical experience.

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.