Develop and support ECAD tools, automation, methodologies, and libraries for advanced 2.5D and 3D package designs. Coordinate with internal teams and ECAD vendors, improve layout efficiency, support signal and power delivery analysis, develop CAD libraries, and provide tool-use support. The role also includes custom tool deployment, product support, regression testing, documentation, and training for large-scale SoC design environments.
Arm has an exceptional opportunity for an ECAD Principal Engineer in our System-in-Package team! We are looking for an Engineer to become part of a tools and process implementation team responsible for implementing ARM's next generation of SoC's in the IoT, Automotive, and Compute spaces. This role will help support existing toolsets, customize functions as required and help us prepare for the next generation of SoC development.
Responsibilities:
We are seeking an engineer that will assist in the design and development of tools to support package designs. Candidate will work closely with other team members and will need to adapt quickly in support of urgent requests to loosely defined problems and frequent changes.
Required Skills and Experience :
"Nice To Have" Skills and Experience :
Salary Range:
$249,900-$338,100 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Responsibilities:
We are seeking an engineer that will assist in the design and development of tools to support package designs. Candidate will work closely with other team members and will need to adapt quickly in support of urgent requests to loosely defined problems and frequent changes.
- Communicate and coordinate with multiple teams to help architect/develop automation that facilitates data transfer and checking between these teams
- Communicate with ECAD vendors regarding new development requirements, problem reports and resolutions.
- Support Library development by helping develop symbols and CAD library databases using Cadence APD tools
- Develop methodologies to improve layout efficiency!
- Some Layout development using best-known practices for DFM, DFA, Signal and Power Delivery Networks
- Provide use model support as needed to internal team members across all the tools in our design cycle.
Required Skills and Experience :
- An Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent work experience
- Experience with 2.5D and 3D package systems and facilitating layout process improvements
- 15+ years of recent experience in the use of Cadence APD & Allegro toolsets with recent experience using V24, and V25, Siemens HyperLynx, Ansys and Valor
- Substantial experience with programming languages such as SKILL, TCL, Ravel, Codex, Python, and others
- Significant experience in the design, development and deployment of Custom Tools in large layout installations.
- Demonstrated history of Product support and internal regression testing and techniques.
"Nice To Have" Skills and Experience :
- Experience with Siemens Expedition, Calibre, Innovus, other tools
- Ability to use SI/PI tools, run early analysis and provide feedback
- Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills for training and documentation
Salary Range:
$249,900-$338,100 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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