Senior Subsystem & SoC Design Engineer

Company: ARM
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

Overview

In this role, you will contribute to the specification, design and verification of subsystems and testchips, building RTL and design- intent deliverables for complex SoCs. You will integrate IPs, run design checks, and help refine micro-architecture while collaborating with verification and implementation teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery. The role sits in Arm’s Solution Engineering frontend design team, shaping GPU and control subsystems for edge, physical and cloud AI applications. You will work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment with a focus on impactful subsystem designs.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid working
  • accommodations available during recruitment process
  • equal opportunity employer
  • diverse and meritocratic workplace
  • global presence
  • opportunity to work on AI-focused subsystems

Responsibilities

  • Develop RTL and design intent deliverables (SDC, UPF)
  • Integrate IPs and perform design checks
  • Contribute to micro-architecture specification
  • Collaborate with verification to review test plans and with implementation to optimize designs
  • Plan work, track progress and report status to ensure timely delivery

Key requirements

  • Hands-on SystemVerilog or Verilog RTL design experience
  • Solid RTL design understanding for complex SoC development
  • Experience with static design checks, power and clock domain crossing, synthesis
  • Strong computer architecture knowledge with experience in CPU, GPU, multimedia IP, interconnects, memory controllers and peripherals
  • Knowledge of UNIX environment and scripting (Python, Perl, UNIX shell)
  • Ability to write specifications and documentation for complex designs
  • SystemVerilog or Verilog HDL
  • RTL design for SoCs
  • SDC
  • UPF
  • UNIX scripting (Python, Perl)
  • C/C++ and/or assembly (nice to have)

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Posted: October 1st, 2026