Associate Engineer
Arm · Posted Oct 6
Semiconductor IP, energy-efficient CPU architecture, and high-performance compute platforms
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About the role
Arm's Physical IP Division develops Physical IP that is extensively used by SoC designers around the world to build sophisticated, high-performance chips on groundbreaking process nodes. The Design Enablement team within Solutions Engineering - Implementation builds and maintains software tools and automated EDA flows used to develop, validate, and deliver custom cells and custom macros. As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will write Java/Python code with Tcl, Bash or tcsh automation, support scalable EDA workloads on-premises and in the cloud, and collaborate with experienced software engineers and circuit designers across Arm's global engineering sites.
What you will do
- Develop and sustain software applications and automated workflows that support custom cells and custom macro development and validation.
- Write clear, maintainable code in Java or Python, with supporting automation in Tcl, Bash, or tcsh.
- Work with circuit designers and software engineers to understand requirements and implement practical solutions.
- Help integrate new build methodologies and EDA tools into Custom Cells workflows.
- Support efficient, scalable, and parallel execution of EDA workloads in on-premises and cloud environments.
- Write unit, integration, and regression tests, investigate failures, and debug software issues.
- Participate in code reviews, document changes, and provide support to engineering users.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Good programming skills in Java, Python, or both, including object-oriented programming and data structures.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with attention to software quality and accuracy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Familiarity with software development fundamentals, including version control and automated testing.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience or coursework in Tcl and Unix shell scripting, including Bash or tcsh.
- Familiarity with Linux or Unix development environments.
- Basic understanding of digital electronics, semiconductor design flows, or Physical IP.
- Exposure to EDA tools or batch-computing and job-scheduling environments such as IBM Platform LSF.
Benefits and support
- Relocation package (including visa sponsorship support) is available for candidates who require it.
- Hybrid working model with team-determined hybrid working patterns
About Arm
Arm architects, develops, and licenses high-performance, energy-efficient CPU products and related semiconductor intellectual property. Its technology powers over 99% of the world's smartphones as well as a vast array of devices ranging from tiny sensors and wearables to cloud-scale AI supercomputers.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 8000+ employees
- Founded
- 1990
- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company
- 2023-09-14IPO$5.23B
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer, Board Member
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Corporate Development
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Architect
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