Job Description:
As part of the methodology team, you will play a crucial role in developing, enhancing, and deploying RTL-level power estimation and analysis methodologies across a range of SoC and IP design projects. This position requires close collaboration with design, verification, and physical implementation teams to ensure early power estimation accuracy, scalable methodology integration, and automation for power-aware design. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in RTL power estimation, scripting for tool automation, and a deep understanding of power intent specifications and constraints.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain RTL power estimation methodologies using industry-standard tools (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence, Ansys).
- Work with design teams to define power analysis strategy, monitor early power trends, and deliver actionable feedback.
- Automate power estimation and reporting flows integrated into regression infrastructure.
- Validate and correlate RTL power estimates with gate-level and post-layout results.
- Support power-aware verification and ensure alignment with UPF/CPF-based power intent.
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams (design, verification, PD, DFT) to drive power closure.
- Develop documentation, training materials, and standard methodologies to enable global adoption.
Required Skills and Experience :
- 3-6 years of proven experience in RTL power estimation, analysis, or methodology development.
- Hands-on experience with power estimation tools such as Synopsys PrimePower, Cadence Joules, Ansys PowerArtist, etc.
- Strong understanding of RTL design, power intent formats (UPF/CPF), and switching activity generation (VCD/SAIF).
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL for automation.
- Solid debugging and analytical skills to interpret and optimize power numbers.
- Familiarity with digital design flow, simulation, and verification concepts.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :
- Experience with power-aware verification and formal techniques.
- Knowledge of gate-level power estimation and correlation techniques.
- Exposure to AI/ML-based power optimization or prediction models.
- Familiarity with SoC-level integration challenges and power modeling for IPs.
- Contributions to flow development in large-scale or multi-site environments.
- Prior experience working in automotive, mobile, or high-performance compute SoCs.
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Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. 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. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
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.