Staff Design Verification Engineer

Job Title

Staff Design Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Design Verification Engineer responsible for verification of memory controller functional units, collaborating with performance modeling, validation and implementation teams to meet functional and PPA goals.

Experience Level

Senior — requires 7+ years of relevant experience in microprocessor, SoC, memory controller and/or interconnect IP design and verification.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include planning, implementing and executing unit-level verification for memory controller blocks.

• Develop SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches for unit-level memory controller verification.
• Create and maintain detailed verification plans and functional coverage.
• Generate and run test cases on logic simulation models and analyze results.
• Debug functional errors in RTL using simulation and debug tools; apply microarchitectural knowledge to isolate issues.
• Collaborate with performance modeling, validation and implementation teams to meet functional and PPA targets.
• Adopt and demonstrate team/core engineering behaviors and best practices.

Requirements

Core technical skills and experience required and preferred.

• Must-have: 7+ years experience in microprocessor, SoC, memory controller and/or interconnect IP design and verification.
• Must-have: Proficiency in scripting (Python, Perl or similar) for test generation and automation.
• Must-have: Knowledge of assertion-based languages (SystemVerilog Assertions) and UVM methodology.
• Must-have: Experience with CPU or compute-subsystem memory micro-architecture.
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of DRAM specifications (LPDDR4/5, DDR4/5, HBM).
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with bus protocols (AMBA5 CHI, AMBA4 ACE, AXI).
• Nice-to-have: Understanding of SoC systems and basic OS-level software interactions.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering is specified. The posting does not provide explicit alternative "equivalent experience" language beyond the stated years of 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.