Senior Principal Security Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior Principal Security Design Engineer

Role Summary

Senior engineering role on the Arm Solutions Engineering SoC Security team responsible for specification, design, verification, and productization of hardware security IP and subsystems.

The role works across micro‑architecture, RTL development, verification support, and design methodologies, and includes mentorship and collaboration with project management to deliver secure SoC solutions.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Specific years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

The engineer will define and implement hardware security IP and subsystems and support their verification, sign-off, and productization.

• Write micro-architecture and design specifications for security IP.
• Develop and maintain RTL; debug and fix design issues.
• Support verification: build test plans, assist verification debug, and collaborate with verification teams to achieve functional, power, and performance sign-off.
• Perform design exploration, synthesis/timing analysis, and structural checks.
• Apply static checks including CDC, RDC, X-propagation, and linting.
• Contribute to power management strategies and multi-power-domain designs.
• Guide and mentor team members; coordinate with project management on plans and schedules.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• Strong knowledge of digital hardware design, EDA methodologies, and Verilog HDL.
• Design and verification experience in Security Hardware, Embedded Processor Systems, applied cryptography, secure boot, and key management.
• Proven experience with complex SoC architecture and development, including multi-clock-domain designs, AXI/AHB protocols, multi-power domains, and reset architectures.
• Experience with SystemVerilog and verification methodologies (UVM/OVM/e).
• Experience with synthesis and timing analysis.
• Experience with static design checks (CDC, RDC, X-Propagation, linting).
• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Tcl for automation and tooling.
• Familiarity with power management techniques in SoC design.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with ARM-based designs and ARM system architectures.

Education Requirements

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

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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.