Verification Engineer
ArmJob Title
Verification Engineer
Role Summary
Work on system-level verification and bring-up of Arm CPU and system IP by integrating IP into full reference platforms and validating across simulation and emulation. The role involves hardware and low-level software debug, system test development, and collaboration with design, architecture and global teams.
Experience Level
Mid-level. The posting indicates experience in the range of 2–8 years, with a common expectation of ~2–4 years for many candidates.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include system integration, validation, debugging and tool/process improvements.
- Integrate Arm CPU and system IP into full reference platforms.
- Bring up and validate systems in simulation and emulation environments.
- Debug hardware and low-level software issues across the system.
- Develop system-level tests using C/C++, assembly and related workflows.
- Collaborate with design, architecture and global teams to deliver IP quality.
- Contribute to verification flows, tooling and efficiency improvements.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and relevant experience; preferred items listed separately.
- 2–4 years experience in SoC/IP development or verification (posting indicates 2–8 years range overall).
- Solid understanding of verification fundamentals and debug techniques.
- Experience writing system-level tests in C/C++ or assembly.
- Exposure to pre-silicon environments such as simulation and emulation.
- Basic understanding of CPU or SoC architecture and system integration.
Nice-to-have:
- Knowledge of Arm architecture and AMBA protocols.
- Experience with embedded software or firmware bring-up and system-level validation.
- Scripting experience (Python, Perl).
- Familiarity with Verilog/SystemVerilog.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
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.
