Senior RTL Design Engineer – PCIe Subsystems
ArmJob Title
Senior RTL Design Engineer – PCIe Subsystems
Role Summary
Join the High-Speed I/O Technology Team (HSIO-TT) within Arm Solutions Engineering to design tape-out-ready PCIe subsystems for infrastructure SoCs. The team develops integrated subsystem solutions combining Arm IP and third-party IP to meet performance and scalability targets for next-generation platforms.
Experience Level
Senior level. (Posting does not specify a years-of-experience range.)
Responsibilities
Contribute to front-end subsystem development from specification through RTL and tape-out support.
- Develop micro-architectures from high-level specifications and implement RTL (SystemVerilog/Verilog).
- Code, integrate, and verify a range of IPs including analog/mixed-signal IP, PHYs, PLLs, sensors and other subsystem components.
- Perform design quality checks and sign-off activities (Lint, CDC, RDC and related checks).
- Collaborate with verification to review test plans, debug issues and achieve functional coverage.
- Work with implementation teams on timing constraints, SDCs, design partitions, and support ECOs through tape-out.
- Plan, track and report progress to ensure timely delivery of high-quality designs.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience.
- Hands-on experience with SystemVerilog or Verilog for RTL design.
- Solid RTL design techniques for complex SoC development and processor-based systems.
- Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools and methodologies.
- Experience with static design checks, power and clock domain crossing, synthesis, timing constraints and SDCs.
- Ability to write specifications and documentation for complex designs; strong communication skills.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools and scripting workflows (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Codex) is expected.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with Arm-based SoC designs, Arm system architectures and AMBA protocols.
- Knowledge of PCIe and CXL protocols.
- Experience with low-power RTL methodologies (UPF/CPF, power/clock gating, state retention, DVFS).
- Experience setting up design flows and methodologies for large-scale SoC/subsystem development.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
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.
