Arm is Looking for SeniorStaff Engineer IP system level verification Full Time

In addition to CPUs, Arm builds high performance system components like interconnects, interrupt controllers, and memory management units. Combining these components with Arm CPUs, various sub-system solutions are built to cater to cutting edge market segments like mobiles, servers, AI, automotive, IoT, etc.

The system-level verification team in Bangalore is responsible for verifying Arm CPUs and system components as part of these sub-systems at a pre-silicon stage – using an industry-standard emulator and FPGA platforms from major EDA vendors.

About the role

Being a part of our team, you will push Arm CPUs and system components to their functional limits – targeting the IP’s internal microarchitecture, as well as its interaction with the system. If you have a good knowledge of any IP among CPUs, SoCs, interconnects, interrupt controllers, or memory management units, and have experience verifying them, you are the right match!

The role involves understanding Arm’s CPU and system architecture, AMBA bus protocols (AXI, CHI, ACE), and the design microarchitecture, and developing random instruction sequence (RIS) based soak tests to verify the design. Work will involve debugging sophisticated hardware and software failures in the CPU or the system around it using an emulator or FPGA platforms.

This role presents a wonderful opportunity to work with cross-site teams, discuss requirements, build test plans, develop stimulus targeting corner-case scenarios, and collaborate to achieve verification goals.

There will be opportunities to make a difference by actively contributing to Arm verification methodologies which need to improve constantly to cope with design advancements.

Are you a creative, positive, and adaptable person with a strong verification background? This is the role for you!

Qualifications and Experience

A good university degree in electronics, computers, or equivalent – with 4 to 10 years of proven experience in pre-silicon verification of SoC, CPU, or other system components

Essential Skills

• Experience in in-depth verification of a complex IP
• Understanding of CPU, system IP, and/or SoC architecture
• Deep understanding of digital design concepts and Verilog/VHDL coding
• Good in logical programming using C/C++/Assembly
• Exposure to random verification methodologies
• Proficiency in problem solving and debugging
• Proven track record of leading project execution and delivery, individually or in a team
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

‘Good-to-have’ Skills

• Hands-on experience on HW acceleration platforms like Emulation and FPGA
• Working knowledge of the system MMU
• Awareness of CPU architecture features (such as caches, MMU, SMP, coherency, and CPU pipelines)
• General understanding of Arm-based Systems and protocols like AHB, AXI, ACE, or CHI
• Use of scripting languages like Perl/Python/Shell
• Knowledge of advanced verification techniques like assertions, property checking, etc.

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 any characteristic.

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