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Graduate CPU Micro-architect & RTL Design Engineer

Job ID 2023-8598 Date posted Apr. 19, 2024 Location Sophia Antipolis, France Category Hardware Engineering, Design Engineering Apply

Are you creative, innovative, and enthusiastic about new technologies with a keen interest in CPU micro-architecture and RTL Design? You are in the right place!

As we are shifting into a new era of AI, integrating into our CPU Team in Sophia Antipolis will offer you the excitement of shaping the Future Wave of Computing that will be fundamental in making the world we live in more efficient and more sustainable.

Arm’s Sophia Antipolis design centre is located in one of the most beautiful parts of France, at the heart of Europe’s largest and most dynamic technology park. We have delivered leading products from Arm’s Cortex (TM) CPU family. These CPUs power some of the world’s best-selling smartphones, tablets and gaming systems, using technology that has taken user experience and performance to another level.

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Job Overview:

As a Micro-architect & RTL Design Engineer in the CPU team, you will be involved from micro-architecture definition to RTL implementation, working in close collaboration with Performance Modelling, Verification and Implementation teams.

You will be part of a growing, fast-paced, and fun team. You will have ownership of the implementation of your work.

Responsibilities:

Graduate engineers immediately start working on real project tasks with the help and mentorship of experienced engineers. Through teamwork, training and dedication to personal development, our goal is that every graduate engineer quickly starts contributing to different project tasks and ultimately develops into an expert in the field.

You will be working in a multi-site and multi-cultural environment.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • You graduated from a University or Engineering School, in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, or other related science
  • You have an engineering mindset
  • You are passionate about CPU micro-architecture and digital design
  • You have some understanding of computer architecture and micro-architecture concepts
  • You are familiar with hardware description languages (VHDL and/or Verilog/SystemVerilog skills)

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

  • You know basic scripting languages, e.g. Perl/TCL/Python
  • You have been exposed to C/C++, assembly language
  • You have some understanding of Verification (e.g. UVM and Formal) and/or Implementation flow (Synthesis/Place & Route/Timing closure)

In Return:

We have a friendly and high-performance working environment, where Arm offers a competitive benefits package in France, including: private medical insurance (employee and family), 25 days annual leave, 20-day sabbatical every four years, supplementary pension and reduction in working hours (11 days).

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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.

Key Program Information

Gain access to Global Graduate Conference; our UK keynote event that connects Arm graduates from all over the world

Study towards a formal qualification funded and paid for by Arm

Explore potential rotation opportunities within or across Groups to broaden your horizons

Build meaningful connections and find your community in our vibrant inclusive environment

Roles are offered in our UK offices in Sheffield, Manchester, and Cambridge

Take part in our global and regional activities, ranging from inspiring speakers to skill development sessions

Drive change on Arm

At Arm, you'll influence 95% 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.

Revolutionary Benefits

Health and Wellness

We create a safe space for you to nurture both your physical and mental wellbeing.

Work and Life Success

We empower people to experience life beyond the boundaries of standard work patterns.

Financial Rewards

We provide benefits beyond a competitive salary to reward our people for their dedication and contributions.

Development and Support

We foster professional and personal development, building a supportive community where everyone can thrive.

Life at Arm

Life in the office doesn't get any better — especially when those offices are as sleek as ours and the people there are creative and compassionate. 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. Ultimately, we love to inspire and be inspired every day.

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