Hardware Engineering

Principal Design Engineer

Develop RTL subsystems for Arm processing platforms, balancing performance, power and integration across complex systems on chip.

Employer
Arm
Location
Cambridge or Manchester
Salary
£126,200–£170,800 a year
Working arrangement
Hybrid

The role

Develop RTL subsystems for Arm processing platforms, balancing performance, power and integration across complex systems on chip.

The work

Review architectures, specify microarchitectures, integrate IP and resolve verification issues. Work with performance and power teams, improve design methods and support colleagues delivering subsystem projects.

Experience

Digital hardware design, Verilog/SystemVerilog, static checks, synthesis and timing analysis are central. Arm asks for a relevant degree or equivalent experience. AMBA protocols and scripting are useful additional skills.

Salary and working pattern

£126,200–£170,800 a year, in Cambridge or Manchester. Hybrid arrangements depend on the team. The advert also offers relocation and visa sponsorship support where required.

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