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SoC Verification Engineer

Job ID 2026-17138 Date posted Apr. 27, 2026 Location Bristol, United Kingdom; Cambridge, United Kingdom Category Verification Apply

Job Overview:

Arm’s Systems team develops world class IPs and subsystems for different application segments, focusing on AI use cases, using the latest IP products from Arm and other vendors. These solutions serve multiple sectors like mobile, server, IoT, and automotive.

We are looking for creative and enthusiastic SoC Verification Engineers to join our team.

The role involves verifying and testing sophisticated IP such as CPU/GPU processors, memory controllers, NE/AI accelerators, and interconnect fabrics. You will guarantee these products work well together and with the software to support our partners in building outstanding systems.

Responsibilities:

As a verification engineer with a knowledge of SoC integration verification, SoC scenario verification, SoC performance verification, CHI/PCIe/CXL, DDRx/LPDDRx integration verification in SoC RTL, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Writing test plans, defining test methodologies, developing SystemVerilog/Verilog testbenches and tests, and debugging of test failures and issues.
  • Working with project management and leads on planning tasks, setting schedules, and quality checkpoints.
  • Collaborating with engineers from other teams including architecture, design, implementation, modelling, performance analysis, silicon validation, FPGA and board development.
  • At more senior levels, there are opportunities for mentoring junior team members.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum 4 years of full-time experience in SoC verification.
  • Understanding of digital hardware design and Verilog/SystemVerilog HDL.
  • Embedded low-level programming experience including C/C++ and assembly language (preferably ARM).
  • Experienced in one or more verification methodologies – UVM/OVM, formal, power-aware verification, emulation.
  • Exposure to all stages of verification: requirements collection, creation of verification methodology plans, test plans, testbench implementation, test case development, documentation, and support.
  • Good problem-solving and debugging skills.

“Preferred” Skills and Experience:

  • Knowledge of SoC Verification Flow and strategy.
  • Experience with ARM-based designs and/or ARM System Architectures.
  • Porting peripheral driver software.
  • Clock Domain Crossing verification.
  • Experienced in GLS, DFT/DFD, Power Aware verification techniques.
  • Experience in embedded operating systems, device drivers, microprocessor and embedded system hardware architectures.
  • Experience verifying subsystems for PCIe, LPDDR, HBM, UCIe, Ethernet.
  • Development and deployment of large SoCs on emulation platforms.
  • Automation experience with shell programming/scripting (e.g., Tcl, Perl, Python etc.).

In Return:

This is a new team, and there is plenty of opportunity to shape its future, and your own growth and progression. This is a great opportunity to be part of the AI revolution and be a core part of Arm's key strategic objectives!

Additional Information

Please note that no relocation package is available for this role.

If skilled worker sponsorship is required, Arm will meet costs associated with sponsorship for the employer only. All fees associated with the individual’s application e.g. visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

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

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.

Salary Range:

£73,500 - £99,500 per year

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.

Drive change on Arm

At Arm, you'll influence 100% of the world's connected devices and all their applications. From healthcare and infrastructure to virtual reality, you'll affect nearly all industries worldwide, racing toward new milestones and achievements together.

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Life at Arm

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