Arm’s Solution Engineering division develops cutting-edge SoCs for diverse application segments, leveraging the latest IP from Arm and other vendors. We are seeking a creative and driven SoC Design Engineer to join our Sheffield team and contribute to the specification, design, and verification of advanced SoC products. You will collaborate closely with dedicated engineers across Sheffield and Manchester, as well as multiple teams across Arm, to help define the next generation of compute solutions.
This is a unique opportunity to bring innovation and expertise from across the semiconductor industry to a role that directly shapes the future of Arm devices.
Responsibilities
Review SoC solution architectures and develop micro-architecture specifications.
Implement RTL designs, identify and fix bugs, perform design checks, generate power intent, and support implementation constraint creation.
Collaborate with verification teams to review test plans and debug design issues.
Work closely with performance and power analysis teams to evaluate and optimise system efficiency.
Continuously improve design methodologies to drive innovation and efficiency.
Support project management activities including planning, scheduling, and progress tracking.
Required Skills & Experience
Hands-on experience in RTL design for complex SoCs using Verilog and/or SystemVerilog.
Understanding of static design checks, synthesis, timing analysis, power management, and clock domain crossing.
Exposure to full design lifecycle: concept, specification, implementation, power & performance analysis, optimisation, testing, documentation, and support.
Ability to produce clear specifications and documentation for complex designs.
Familiarity with shell scripting or programming (Tcl, Perl, Python, etc.).
Desirable Skills
Experience with Arm-based designs or Arm System Architectures.
Development and integration of subsystems such as PCIe, UCIe, DDR/LPDDR/HBM, Ethernet.
High-level programming in C/C++ and/or assembly.
Knowledge of embedded OS, device drivers, microprocessor architectures, and embedded system hardware.
Why Arm?
We’re at a pivotal moment as AI reshapes industries—from large data centers to personal devices. At Arm, our mission is to help solve some of the world’s greatest challenges through technology that reaches everyone.
Our 10x Mindset drives how we work: it’s about thinking differently, acting decisively, and building at scale for maximum impact—whether reimagining architectures or collaborating globally. This mindset empowers bold ideas, focuses on outcomes that matter, and shapes the future of AI and computing on Arm devices.
Accommodations at Arm
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Hybrid Working at Arm
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Equal Opportunities at Arm
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