Principal Design Lead

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241K-326K Annually
Artificial Intelligence • Internet of Things • Semiconductor
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The Role
Job Overview:
Our Solution Engineering division is seeking a skilled design engineer to join Arm's hardware is at the heart of the computing and connectivity revolution that continues to transform the way people live and businesses operate. As we continue to grow, we need talented engineers responsible for the development of products across Enterprise, Auto and Client markets.
Job Overview:
  • Lead an IP-design team who develop features for scalable/reconfigurable usages.
  • Crafting design micro-architecture specifications, developing RTL, fixing bugs, performing design checks and generating of implementation constraints.
  • Partner with architects to translate subsystem requirements, and develop the design specifications which meet the quality, reliability, manufacturing and reconfigurable needs.
  • Partner with verification to review test plans and debug issues.
  • Act as 1-Arm ensuring the best solutions are what Arm uses.

Responsibilities:
  • Digital hardware design for complex systems using System Verilog.
  • Analog hard IP integration, timing diagrams, BMODs
  • Reconfigurable IP / Subsystem design
  • Power and clock domain crossing
  • Static design checks like linting, CDC/RDC, X-propagation

Required Skills and Experience:
In addition to your accomplishment of Bachelors or higher in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering or a similar related field and experience working in design of complex subsystems or SoCs, you should bring experience in:
  • Digital hardware design for complex systems using System Verilog.
  • Analog hard IP integration, timing diagrams, BMODs
  • Reconfigurable IP / Subsystem design
  • Power and clock domain crossing
  • Static design checks like linting, CDC/RDC, X-propagation
  • Collaboration

"Nice To Have" Skills and Experience:
  • ARM-based designs and/or ARM System Architectures
  • Developing designs for OTP/Fuse usage models and JTAG/TAP protocols
  • Perl, Python or other scripting language
  • SoC system debug methodologies
  • DFT methodologies: RTL testability, scan insertion, OCC

In Return:
We are proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect who we are, and guide our decisions, defining how we work together! These behaviors are assessed as part of the hiring process:
  • Partner focus
  • Communication, Team and Personal development
  • Creativity, Impact and Influence
  • Deliver on your promises

Our 10x mindset guides how we engineer, collaborate, and grow. Understand what it means and how to reflect 10x in your work: https://careers.arm.com/en/10x-mindset
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Salary Range:
$241,100-$326,100 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
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 [email protected] . 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.

Arm Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Policies include generous paid time off in the U.S. (20 days from hire rising to 25 by year five with an option to buy extra) and a fully paid four‑week sabbatical after four years. Additional recharge time via quarterly “Days of Care” and paid volunteering is also highlighted.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity is positioned as a core part of total rewards, with broad‑based RSUs and a companywide ESPP adopted in 2024 and confirmed in filings. This setup enables broad employee participation in company performance alongside base pay and bonus.
  • Parental & Family Support Enhanced maternity and paternity support with paid parental bonding time are emphasized and tailored by country. Family supports such as childcare and eldercare resources and a post‑parental leave return‑to‑work program are also referenced.

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