Staff/Principal Design Engineer

Job Title

Staff/Principal Design Engineer

Role Summary

This role focuses on the architectural definition, RTL design, and integration of complex subsystems and SoCs used across Arm’s next-generation products. The ideal candidate will combine strong hands-on design expertise with technical leadership.

Experience Level

Senior; 10+ years of experience in design of complex compute subsystems or SoCs.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Writing micro-architecture specifications, developing the RTL, fixing bugs and running design checks.
• Collaborating with the Architecture team to develop Micro-architecture specifications for SOC Infrastructure areas.
• Reviewing test plans with the verification team to help debug design issues.
• Working with the Power and Performance analysis team to evaluate and improve PPA.
• Enhancing design methodologies used by the team.
• Supporting team members for successful project completion.
• Coordinating with Project Management on activities, plans, and schedules.

Requirements

Must-have skills include:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years experience in design of complex compute subsystems or SoCs.
• Expertise in creating Micro-architecture and Design specifications.
• Strong understanding of digital hardware design and Verilog HDL.
• Experience leading and developing RTL.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience with Perl, Python, or another scripting language.

Nice to have skills include:

• Experience with ARM-based designs and System Architectures.
• Development of subsystems for PCIe, LPDDR, HBM, UCIe, Ethernet.
• Knowledge of synthesis and timing analysis.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent 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.