Senior Design Engineer - Security IP

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Toronto, ON, CAN
Hybrid
126K-170K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Design and architect Security IP and SoC security subsystems. Develop RTL, constraints, and specifications; drive design exploration, optimization, and bug fixes. Collaborate with verification and implementation for test plans, verification closure, debug, and sign-off. Mentor team members and support project management, roadmaps, and processes.
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Overview
The Arm Solutions Engineering Security IP Team is seeking creative and enthusiastic Security Hardware Designers to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for Security Designers to make a difference in an innovative and inclusive team, with great opportunity for professional growth and technical advancement.
We have exciting opportunities to work with a groundbreaking team. We seek Designers with expertise in SoC Security Solutions including Applied Cryptography, Key Management, Embedded Microprocessor Systems, Hardware Root of Trust, Secure Boot, and Access Control. Our team owns and contributes to the specification, development, and verification and productization of Hardware Security IP and Security Sub-Systems for pioneering SoC designs.
Responsibilities
As a creative and diligent Security Hardware Designer, you will be part of a team that will develop Security IP and Subsystems. You will develop architectures, specifications, and design sophisticated security hardware functions. We will partner with verification and implementation peers to build test plans, drive verification closure, support debug, and achieve functional, power, and performance sign off.
The Designer's primary responsibilities will include architecture specification, RTL and constraint development, bug fixing, and leading design exploration, optimization, and structural checks. You will contribute to the development and enhancement of processes and methodologies shared by the team. You will mentor team members and balance demands working with the leadership team on project management, roadmaps, initiatives, and schedules.
Required Skills & Experience:
Preferred candidates will have successfully completed a Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering. Successful applicants will have established track records of sophisticated ownership and leadership in the successful design and productization of Compute, Multimedia, or Security Sub-Systems and SoCs.
  • Advanced understanding of hardware Verilog RTL design, verification, and EDA methodologies.
  • Proven experience in Security Hardware, Embedded Processor Systems, Applied Cryptography, Secure Boot, Key Management, and Access Controls.
  • Proven experience in SoC architecture including multi-clock domains, AXI/AHB protocols, multi-power domains, and reset architectures.
  • Competency with synthesis, timing analysis, and constraints development.
  • Familiarity with design checks including CDC, RDC, X-Propagation, LINT.
  • Familiarity with power management techniques, UPF, power estimation, and power optimization.
  • Experience with Perl, Python, TCL, or other scripting language.

Nice to have:
  • Familiarity with ARM-based designs and/or ARM System Architectures.
  • Familiarity with ECO methodologies.
  • Experience with SystemVerilog and verification methodologies - UVM/OVM, Portable Stimulus, Hardware/Firmware co-verification.

In Return:
We are proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect our culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to innovate, defy ordinary, and shape outstanding products!
  • Partner and Customer focus - We anticipate and exceed customer needs.
  • Teamwork and Communication - We collaborate optimally across diverse teams.
  • Creativity and Innovation - We challenge the status quo. We develop careers and personal growth.
  • Impact and influence - We deliver measurable, trusted results.
  • Deliver on your promises -You demonstrate ownership and accountability.
  • United in Purpose, Empowered Through Inclusion - We value diversity to build better solutions.

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Salary Range:
$125,800-$170,200 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering
  • Advanced understanding of Verilog RTL design, verification, and EDA methodologies
  • Proven experience in Security Hardware, Embedded Processor Systems, Applied Cryptography, Secure Boot, Key Management, and Access Controls
  • Proven experience in SoC architecture including multi-clock domains, AXI/AHB protocols, multi-power domains, and reset architectures
  • Competency with synthesis, timing analysis, and constraints development
  • Familiarity with design checks including CDC, RDC, X-Propagation, LINT
  • Familiarity with power management techniques, UPF, power estimation, and power optimization
  • Experience with Perl, Python, TCL, or other scripting language
  • Track record of ownership and leadership in design and productization of Compute, Multimedia, or Security Sub-Systems and SoCs
  • Familiarity with ARM-based designs and ARM System Architectures
  • Familiarity with ECO methodologies
  • Experience with SystemVerilog and verification methodologies (UVM/OVM), Portable Stimulus, Hardware/Firmware co-verification

Arm Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Broad RSU grants are positioned as a core part of total rewards post‑IPO, and a 2024 ESPP allows up to a 15% discount with lookback to the lower of the start or purchase‑date price. Together these programs expand ownership opportunities across the workforce.
  • Retirement Support Investor filings state a 401(k) match of 100% up to the first 6% of employee contributions, with the same match rate cited for executives and the wider workforce. This signals strong employer support for long‑term savings.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Benefits include a fully paid four‑week sabbatical after four years, enhanced maternity/paternity and parental bonding leave, a quarterly Day of Care, and paid volunteering time. These offerings indicate breadth well beyond standard PTO.

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