The Role
Job Description:
System Analysis (SA) team in Arm Bangalore works on both Pre & Post Silicon IP performance verification at SoC level. The Team works on analyzing and debugging performance issues/bottlenecks in Arm Cortex-A (Client, Server, Networking, Automotive segments), Cortex-R (Hard real-time and safety-critical applications) and Cortex-M (Machine-Learning, Low-cost and energy-efficient) profile CPUs and System IPs such as DSU, Interconnect etc. through industry standard Benchmarks/firmwares, Microbenchmarks and use-cases.
If you consider yourself a creative, ambitious, innovative, problem-solver and like to contribute to defining the next-generation CPUs that will be used in billions of devices worldwide, you will enjoy working and developing your professional career with our
Responsibilities:
We are looking for engineers who are passionate about hunting down performance bottlenecks and improving SoC Performance of CPUs, GPUs NoCs and media IPs like Display and Camera that touch billions of lives.
Our team interacts with product managers, external partners, CPU/GPU design leads, and performance modeling leads to understand the most relevant applications that industry will use in the future and to help optimize their performance on Arm IP using ground breaking environments ranging from simulation to emulation or FPGA.
As part of the System Analysis team, will get an opportunity to innovate and find engineering solutions to the challenges of tomorrow in areas like client and mobile, servers and infrastructure, automotive and ML; we will make devices efficient and more useful to society. Your contributions will help build new technology that will influence the lives of billions of people!
- Work closely with Product Mangers, Design leads, Architects, and IP teams to deliver performance-verified Arm IPs successfully.
- Owing Pre-Silicon SoC performance test planning, execution, and closure for one or more of CPU, GPU, Display IP, Camera IP and NoC.
- Contribute to performance verification of the next generation of Arm’s IP products using appropriate firmware (BareMetal, Linux, Android) and Micro-architect benchmarks.
- Identify performance issues and timely root-cause the issues.
- Work with Product Marketing to showcase the performance of Arm IP across generations.
Essential skills & experience
- B.Tech/B.S. Or M.Tech/M.S. In Electronics Engineering, Embedded, Computer Engineering or Computer Science plus significant experience.
- 8+years of proven experience in the semiconductor industry
- Good CPU/GPU benchmarks (Such as SPEC2017, GeekBench, Speedometer, GFXBench, Manhattan 3.0 etc) exposure and debugging.
- Exposure to Display or Camera end-to-end pipelines and their performance requirements.
- Deep understanding of SoC Level Performance Analysis/Verification.
- Good debugging skills using waveforms, tarmac, instructions traces and performance counters.
- An engineering mind-set with strong problem-solving skills.
- Use of a UNIX environment.
- Good understanding of computer CPU/GPU/NoC/Camera/Display architecture and microarchitecture fundamentals.
- Excellent programming skills in Verilog/System-Verilog or C/C++.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Creativity and ability to communicate ideas efficiently.
- Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Desirable skills
- Exposure to Emulation and FPGA platform is highly desired.
- Experience using performance counters and characterization tools.
- Exposure to Linux drivers for GPU/Display/Camera/DSI/CSI and driver-level debug
- Technical leadership experience.
- Ability to quickly write automation scripts.
In Return:
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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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. Within that framework, we empower groups and teams to determine their own particular hybrid working pattern, 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.
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Test Our Limits. Your Limits.
Every day the world invents something new to put our chips to the test. You can do the same. Because verification at Arm goes way, way beyond debugging – it’s solving the novel problems behind tech that barely exists yet. It’s working at the bleeding edge of machine learning, simulation software, model checking and hardware prototyping systems. It’s thinking the unthinkable and being sure we’re ready for it.
Work At The Very Edge
At Arm, you’re in a position to influence 95% of the world’s connected devices and all of their applications. Healthcare, infrastructure, virtual reality… you’ll affect hundreds, if not thousands of industries worldwide, racing towards new milestones in human endeavour.
Ground-Breaking Benefits
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Learning And Development
Whether you want to learn a new programming language, explore your management potential or witness the latest innovations at industry conferences, we promise you both the freedom and the support to develop when you want it.
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Sabbatical
We'll always encourage you to take plenty of annual leave, so you stay fresh and inspired. But you know what really does it? When we encourage you to take an extended, paid four-week sabbatical after 4 years of service.
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Progressive Leave
You're a human being, not a resource. So it's important to us that we're there for you at significant points in your life. Whether you're having kids, acting as a primary care giver or have lost a loved one, our flexible progressive leave allows you to put your family first without worrying about your career.
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Wellbeing
We create a safe space for you to look after your mental and physical health, with support ranging from medical insurance to the workplace mental health platform, Unmind. Alongside a growing number of onsite gyms, yoga, cycling and running clubs. All of which comes with a flexible working policy, so you can live life and be your brilliant self.
Life At Arm
Life in the office doesn't get any better. Especially when those offices are as sleek as ours. And the people are as creative and intuitive. Combine that with our popular ‘we, not I' mindset and you enjoy the kind of teamwork and togetherness rarely found elsewhere. We share so much in common, not least the same passion for progress, but we also welcome each other's diversity. Because, ultimately, we love to inspire and be inspired every day.