Job Description

The Arm Network-on-Chip Interconnect (NI) is designed for intelligent connected systems across a wide range of applications including mobile, networking infrastructure, storage, server, HPC, automotive, and industrial solutions. The highly scalable and configurable interconnect is optimized for Armv8/ArmV9 processors, supports the latest versions of AXI, ACE-Lite, CHI, AHB, APB, AXI-Stream and multi-chip protocols, and can be customized across a wide range of PPA points. Our Austin-based team drives the specification, planning and development of the current and next generation NoC Interconnect IP!

As a member of the NoC interconnected team, you will be working on the infrastructure and tooling for auto-rendering configured interconnect RTL based on the user input, building infrastructure for design flows including DRCs, Lint, DFT Lint, CDC, RDC, Autocheck, UPF, SDC, IPXACT, and power analysis to deliver a high-quality interconnect product. We’d like you to join us!

Responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced Design Automation Engineer who will contribute to all tooling aspects of the interconnect design. Primary responsibilities include development of tools for configuring and building the Interconnect IP, as well as defining and building different flows required for RTL quality. On a day-to-day basis you will be working closely with the interconnect IP design, verification and front-end tooling teams. Your responsibilities include:

• Participate in IP microarchitecture discussions to identify the design automation requirements for our current and next-generation interconnect IP products.
• Work with senior members of the design/tooling/verification teams to make sure the configurability is built into the infrastructure, and it follows the functional/system level requirements.
• Create the scripts needed to absorb the input requirements to develop an engine which will auto render configured RTL. Develop and maintain infrastructure and flows to produce high quality RTL. Define, update and maintain internal flows to run different EDA tools including but not limited to lint, DFT lint, auto-check, CDC, RDC, power analysis etc. for a highly configurable interconnect.
• Identify and implement enhancements to flows in collaboration with the methodology group.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Background in software development in connection with the delivery of hardware and/or IP projects, including tools, workflow automation, hardware design automation (EDA or EDA-like software)
• Proven programming and scripting skills e.g., C, C++, Java, Python, Perl, Ruby, etc.
• Experience with developing and maintaining infrastructure and flows to run different EDA tools for lint, DFT lint, auto-check, CDC, RDC, power analysis etc.
• Familiarity with version control software, such as Git or SVN. Experience with tools and platforms for continuous integration and delivery.
• Reasonable understanding of all stages of the design cycle: initial concept, specification, implementation, verification, documentation and support.
• Knowledge around highly configurable and parameterized RTL designs.
• Developed skills and experience in solving complex software engineering challenges, including ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to understand/drive/challenge technical solutions. Possess a high level of dedication, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• An ideal candidate will have between 5-10 years of work experience in design automation, infrastructure development for design flows, SoC/IP design workflows.

"Nice to Have" Skills and Experience:

• Experience in hardware development and RTL design using Verilog or System Verilog.
• Experience with interconnect and bus architectures. Knowledge around Arm-based SoCs.
• Experience of working in a functional safety related development project applying standards such as ISO 26262 and/or IEC 61508.

In Return

At Arm, we are proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect our culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to defy ordinary and shape extraordinary. These behaviors are assessed as part of the recruitment process:

• Partner and customer focus
• Collaboration and communication
• Creativity and innovation
• Team and personal development
• Impact and influence
• Deliver on your promises

We offer a hybrid approach to home and office working to provide an adaptable experience for all employees. We expect some working time to be spent in office, to promote a strong collaborative environment with good team integration but are accommodating to different home working requirements.

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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Accommodations 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 any characteristic.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other locations to get our work done. We empower groups/teams to determine their hybrid working pattern, with an expected minimum attendance in the office of 20% per month, depending on the work, level of experience and team’s needs. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution.