Staff Design Engineer

Staff Design Engineer Overview

As a Staff Design Engineer at Arm, you will be part of the IP and Technology team within the Solutions Engineering department, focusing on developing subsystem solutions and SoC IPs for next-generation systems targeting Edge AI, Physical AI, and Cloud AI. This role involves collaboration with a diverse group of engineers across various teams to deliver high-quality designs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze architectural and system specifications to understand implementation challenges and collaborate with architects to refine solutions.
• Develop microarchitecture specifications for subsystems and IP from high-level requirements.
• Design new IP and subsystem logic as needed, and integrate existing Arm and third-party IP into complete subsystem solutions.
• Understand IP functionality, interfaces, and system-level interactions to ensure robust integration within the subsystem.
• Develop and maintain design intent, including UPF and timing constraints where applicable.
• Perform design quality checks, including Lint, CDC, RDC, X-propagation, synthesis, and other static design checks.
• Navigate architectural and implementation trade-offs and articulate the rationale behind design decisions.
• Collaborate with verification teams to review test plans, support verification, and debug complex design issues.
• Work closely with implementation, performance, and power teams to ensure designs meet functional, timing, area, power, and performance requirements.
• Improve design methodologies and flows to address evolving subsystem and IP development needs.
• Plan and manage work to ensure high-quality and timely delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and design reviews to other engineers while contributing effectively as part of the wider team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience in digital RTL design and microarchitecture development using SystemVerilog and/or Verilog.
• Proven track record of delivering sophisticated IP or RTL subsystem designs.
• Deep understanding of RTL design techniques and methodologies for complex subsystem and SoC development.
• Ability to analyze high-level specifications and translate them into efficient and robust microarchitectures.
• Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools and methodologies.
• Experience with static design checks including Lint, CDC, RDC, and X-propagation.
• Experience with synthesis, timing analysis, and power-management techniques.
• Understanding of low-power design methodologies, including UPF, clock/power gating, and multiple power domains.
• Ability to navigate performance, power, area, timing, and complexity trade-offs and articulate the rationale behind engineering decisions.
• Knowledge of on-chip protocols and interfaces including AMBA AXI, APB, and streaming interfaces.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and processor-based systems.
• Familiarity with AI-powered software development tools and scripting workflows, including AI coding assistants.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Self-driven and motivated, with the ability to take ownership of complex technical problems and drive them to completion.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of £97,300 – £131,700 per year.
• Health and wellness programs to support physical and mental wellbeing.
• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Financial rewards and benefits beyond salary to recognize employee contributions.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development in a supportive community.

This position is eligible for visa sponsorship, allowing qualified candidates to apply for the necessary work permits.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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