Job Description
In the fast-evolving world of CPU verification, formal methods are playing an increasingly vital role in enabling rapid, innovative development. Arm’s CPU Group is seeking experienced formal verification engineers who are excited to apply modern techniques and push the boundaries of what formal verification can achieve on groundbreaking designs.
This is a unique opportunity to join a passionate, dedicated team deploying formal verification on the next generation of CPU designs. You’ll have the chance to influence both design and verification decisions, helping to shape technology that will power billions of devices worldwide!
Responsibilities
You will explore, develop, and deploy sophisticated formal verification techniques on next-generation projects. Working closely with Arm’s leading formal experts, you’ll help shape and implement high-quality formal verification strategies, contributing to both technical direction and hands-on execution.
Required Skills
- Typically 5+ years of experience verifying sophisticated designs using formal verification techniques
- A strong engineering mindset, with a passion for digital design verification; a keen interest in processors and digital systems; and excellent attention to detail and reasoning skills
- Solid understanding of fundamental verification concepts, computer architecture, and microarchitectural design
- Ability to translate abstract formal concepts into practical, effective design verification solutions
Nice-to-have skills and experience
- Experience with industry-standard formal verification tools
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Tcl, or Shell
- Familiarity with the Arm architecture and AMBA protocols
- Knowledge of sophisticated model-checking techniques
- Understanding of assume-guarantee reasoning, invariants, and abstractions
In return
You’ll have the opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to technologies that influence billions of devices, leaving a lasting impact on how the world computes for years to come.
10x Mindset at Arm
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. Read more about how we bring the 10x mindset to life on the Arm blog.
Accommodations at Arm
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Hybrid Working at Arm
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Equal Opportunities at Arm
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.