Arm processors are the brains in billions of diverse electronic devices. Our CPU group defines, designs, and validates all of Arm's processor IP and collaborates with the world's leading technology companies. As an engineer in the Austin-based CPU Verification team, you will join a talented team responsible for verification of the next-generation Arm Cortex-A class CPU design. In this role, you will help to enable the team of talented verification engineers to perform their responsibilities more efficiently. The job focuses on the development of tools and improving the workflows used by the CPU engineering team.
What will I be accountable for?
Working closely with the Verification and RTL design team to identify the opportunities for improvements to the current simulation verification methodologies
Developing and improving the architecture of SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches for functional verification of CPU and its components
Working with EDA vendors to introduce the new verification aids and help to improve the performance of already deployed tools
Develop new and improve existing internal tools and workflows to maximize the efficiency of simulation verification-based activities including debug and coverage.
Working closely with other engineering and services teams within ARM to help them adopt the best solutions
Job Requirements
What skills, experience, and qualifications do I need?
MS or BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
Minimum of 5 years of CPU verification experience
High-level understanding of CPU architecture and microarchitecture, including experience in the area of out-of-order microarchitecture and/or coherent memory systems
Strong software engineering skills including understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms
Experience with SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches and IP verification technologies
What would give my candidacy an edge?
Experience architecting SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches with focus on usage efficiency, performance, debuggability, and reusability
Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming, scripting languages, and software development technologies
Experience developing software tools and workflows in distributed computing systems
CPU microarchitecture including knowledge of out-of-order execution and/or CPU memory system microarchitecture experience
What are the desired behaviors for this role?
At Arm, we are guided by our core beliefs that reflect our unique culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to defy ordinary and shape extraordinary:
We not I
Take daily responsibility to make the Global Arm community thrive
No individual owns the right answer. Brilliance is collective
Information is important, share it
Realize that we win when we collaborate - and that everyone misses out when we don't
Passion for Progress
Our differences are our strength. Widen and mix up the pool of people you connect with
Difficult things can take unexpected directions. Stick with it
Make feedback positive and expansive, not negative and narrow
The essence of progress is that it can't stop. Grow with it and own your own progress
Be your Brilliant Self
Be quirky, not egocentric
Recognize the power in saying 'I don't know'
Make trust our default position
Hold strong opinions lightly
#LI-JS1
Benefits Your particular benefits package will depend on position and type of employment and may be subject to change. Your package will be confirmed on offer of employment. Arm's benefits program provides permanent employees with the opportunity to stay innovative and healthy, ensure the wellness of their families, and create a positive working environment.
Annual Bonus Plan
Discretionary Cash Awards
401(k), 100% matching on first 6% eligible earnings
Medical, Dental & Vision, 100% coverage for employee only, shared cost for dependents
Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
Vacation, 20 days per year with option to buy 5 more.
Holidays, 13 days per year
Sabbatical, 20 paid days every four-years of service
Sick Leave, 7 days per year
Volunteering, four hours per month (TeamARM)
Office location dependent: café on site, fitness facilities, team and social events
Additional benefits include: Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care, EAP, Health Advocate, Business Travel Accident Program & Commuter programs.
ARM, Inc. (USA) participates in E-Verify. For more information, please refer to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
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