SoC Design Engineer
ArmJob Title
SoC Design Engineer
Role Summary
Member of Arm's Solution Engineering division responsible for specification, RTL design and implementation of SoC subsystems. The role works on high-performance compute and AI solutions, collaborating with verification, performance/power analysis, and cross-functional teams to deliver SoC products.
Experience Level
Senior — requires 7+ years of experience in design of complex compute subsystems or SoCs.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include designing logic, producing micro-architecture and RTL, and supporting implementation and verification activities.
- Develop micro-architecture specifications and RTL for SoC subsystems.
- Perform design checks, fix RTL bugs, and contribute implementation constraints.
- Collaborate with verification to review test plans and debug design issues.
- Work with performance and power analysis teams to evaluate and improve SoC power/performance.
- Contribute to and improve team design methodologies and flows.
- Mentor and support junior engineers and assist project management with planning and schedules.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience. Education is summarized separately below.
- Practical experience in digital hardware design using Verilog HDL.
- Experience with power and clock domain crossing and static design checks (linting, CDC/RDC, X-propagation).
- Exposure to full design lifecycle: concept, specification, implementation, power/performance analysis, testing and support.
- Knowledge of synthesis, timing constraints and power-management techniques.
- Experience collaborating with verification teams to achieve design-quality closure.
- Proficiency in scripting (Perl, Python or similar) for automation and debug.
- Leadership, mentoring or coaching experience.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with ARM-based designs and ARM system architectures.
- SystemVerilog and verification methodologies (UVM/OVM/e).
- Experience with UPF, IP-XACT, or DFT topics (RTL testability, scan insertion).
- Experience integrating subsystems such as PCIe, UCIe, DDR/LPDDR/HBM, Ethernet.
- Experience leading teams or projects.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely 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.
