SoC Design Engineer
ArmJob Title
SoC Design Engineer
Role Summary
Design and integrate RTL subsystems and IP into SoC-level architectures. Work with global product, verification and performance teams to deliver systems optimised for performance, power and functionality.
Position based in Budapest with a hybrid working arrangement; contributions span product lines including IoT, Automotive and Infrastructure computing.
Experience Level
Mid-level. The role expects proven experience delivering sophisticated RTL subsystems and participating in SoC integration work; no specific years-of-experience stated.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include system-level integration, microarchitecture and RTL development, verification support and performance optimisation.
- Understand and review subsystem and SoC architecture; develop microarchitecture specifications.
- Implement RTL for subsystems and integrate incoming IPs; propose interface or IP refinements based on system needs.
- Review verification test plans, assist debugging and resolve design issues.
- Work with performance analysis to evaluate and improve PPA (performance, power, area).
- Run static design checks (CDC, RDC, X-prop, lint), synthesis and timing analysis; address findings.
- Improve design methodologies and tools; guide and support team members as required.
- Collaborate with project management to produce and manage project plans and schedules.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience.
- Experience with digital hardware design and Verilog/SystemVerilog.
- Practical knowledge of complex SoC design techniques and subsystem development.
- Experience with static design checks (CDC, RDC, X-prop, lint).
- Scripting experience (Perl, Python or similar) for automation and debugging.
- Experience with synthesis, timing analysis and power management techniques.
- Proven delivery record of RTL subsystems and ability to make and explain high-level PPA trade-offs.
- Good communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
Nice-to-have
- Experience with ARM-based designs or ARM system architectures.
- Familiarity with memory system interconnects (e.g. AMBA ACE-Lite, AXI) and processor/NoC/PCIe/security subsystems.
- Experience with SystemVerilog and verification methodologies.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in 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.
