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Principal IP Verification Engineer

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Hybrid
Chandler, AZ
250K-338K Annually
Expert/Leader
Hybrid
Chandler, AZ
250K-338K Annually
Expert/Leader
Lead design verification for complex IP, subsystems, and SoCs by establishing verification architecture, creating test plans and methodologies, developing testbenches and test suites, executing functional and coverage verification, reviewing microarchitecture, debugging issues, and coordinating verification teams. The role also develops reconfigurable IP features and collaborates across architecture, design, and engineering teams to deliver product quality and release commitments.
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Job Description:
Our Solution Engineering division is seeking a skilled verification expert who is a lead-by-doing role to join our diverse team. This includes leading a team of verification engineers and developing testbenches and test suites. Arm's hardware is at the heart of the computing and connectivity revolution that continues to transform the way people live and businesses operate. As we continue to grow, we need talented engineers responsible for the development of products across Enterprise, Auto and Client markets.
Responsibilities:
  • Accountable to deliver the quality required for each release of our products.
  • Establish and maintain verification architecture, and ensure the DV teams' work aligns to this vision
  • Writing and reviewing test plans, defining test methodologies, and completing functional verification to the required quality levels and schedules.
  • Collaborate with others in architecture, design, verification, and build a functional verification strategy.
  • Develop IP features which enable reconfigurable designs.
  • Partner with design to review Microarchitectural specifications and debug issues.
  • Act as 1-Arm ensuring the best solutions are what Arm uses.

What you bring:
In addition to your accomplishment of Bachelors or higher in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering or a similar related field and experience working in verification of complex subsystems or SoCs, you should bring experience in:
  • Verification stages: requirements collection, test plan creation, testbench implementation, test case development, documentation and support.
  • Front-end verification tools - Dynamic simulation tools, Static Simulation tools, UPF, and Debuggers, Questa, VCS, Jasper Gold, Verdi
  • Coverage - Functional, Toggle, Code
  • Reconfigurable IP / Subsystem design
  • Collaboration

"Nice To Have but Highly Desired" Skills and Experience:
  • Object-oriented programming concepts
  • ARM-based designs and/or ARM System Architectures
  • OTP/Fuse usage models and JTAG/TAP protocols
  • Perl, Python or other scripting language
  • SoC system debug methodologies
  • DFT methodologies: RTL testability, scan insertion, OCC

In Return:
We are proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect who we are, and guide our decisions, defining how we work together! These behaviors are assessed as part of the hiring process:
  • Partner focus
  • Communication, Team and Personal development
  • Creativity, Impact and Influence
  • Deliver on your promises

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.
Our 10x Mindset
At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset
Use of AI in Your Application
At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact [email protected] so we can support you.
Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations
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
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
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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