Staff Packaging Layout Engineer

Job Title

Staff Packaging Layout Engineer

Role Summary

Engineer in Arm's System-in-Package team responsible for implementing package layouts for next-generation SoCs across IoT, Automotive, and Compute domains. Work includes 2.5D and 3D packaging, signal and power integrity considerations, and coordination with IP, PCB, SI/PI, systems teams, and external vendors.

Experience Level

Senior — 10+ years of relevant industry experience, including extensive use of Cadence APD & Allegro.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities are design and verification of package layouts and collaboration across internal and external teams to deliver manufacturable packages.

• Define, design, and verify package layouts using DFM/DFA, signal integrity (SI), and power delivery network (PDN) best practices.
• Create layouts for 2.5D and 3D package systems and address SI/PI requirements.
• Coordinate with IP, PCB, SI/PI, Systems teams and external vendors to resolve design issues and handoffs.
• Work independently with minimal supervision; adapt to loosely defined problems and evolving requirements.
• Propose and implement process improvements to increase team efficiency and drive standardization.

Requirements

Key technical and professional requirements. Education requirement moved to Education Requirements section below.

• Must-have:
  • 10+ years recent experience using Cadence APD & Allegro toolsets for package/layout.
  • Practical experience with 2.5D and 3D packaging technologies and related SI/PI considerations.
  • Experience implementing DFM/DFA practices and PDN/layout techniques.
  • Ability to work autonomously and communicate across distributed teams and vendors.
• Nice-to-have:
  • Experience with EDA vendor collaboration, tool evaluation, and issue resolution.
  • Programming skills in Python, SKILL, or TCL to optimize design methodologies.
  • Strong verbal and written presentation skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical degree, 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.