Principal Verification Engineer - (AI/ML)

Job Description

We’re looking for a Principal Verification Engineer to shape Arm’s next-generation AI/ML hardware!

The role focuses on neural network accelerators used across mobile, automotive, and data centre platforms, with responsibility for verification strategy, environment development, and execution across complex IP.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve verification strategy for AI/ML hardware IP
• Lead verification across unit, subsystem, and system levels
• Architect scalable environments using SystemVerilog and UVM
• Collaborate with design teams to improve testability and manage risk
• Drive execution to meet coverage and quality goals
• Apply data and analytics to improve debug and coverage closure
• Mentor engineers and share technical expertise

Required Skills and Experience

We recognise that candidates bring different backgrounds—if your profile is relevant, we encourage you to apply.

• Background in RTL verification
• Strong SystemVerilog and UVM knowledge
• Experience verifying complex IP
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Software fundamentals (object-oriented design, data structures)
• Scripting skills (Python, Perl, or similar)
• Effective collaboration across teams

Additional Experience (not required)

• AI/ML hardware
• C/C++ modelling
• AMBA protocols
• Formal verification
• CI/CD or regression systems

In Return

This role offers the opportunity to expand technical scope and influence while contributing to technology used in a broad range of products.

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Accommodations at Arm

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Hybrid Working 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.