Senior RTL Design Engineer

Senior RTL Design Engineer Overview

Arm’s Systems team develops leading IP and subsystem solutions for a wide range of application areas, with a strong focus on AI-related use cases. The team brings together the latest IP from Arm and external vendors to build solutions that support markets such as mobile, server, IoT, automotive, and others. This role is for an IP verification engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical problems and wants to help ensure that complex hardware blocks work correctly together and with the software that depends on them.

The position focuses on verifying and testing sophisticated IP, including crypto accelerators, hardware DVFS blocks, PCIe controllers, and interconnect fabrics. The work is aimed at making sure these components integrate reliably into larger systems so that Arm’s partners can build high-quality products.

What you will do

• Develop detailed verification plans and define the test strategy for the IP and subsystem work you support.
• Create software-driven tests in C, as well as SystemVerilog and Verilog testbenches and test cases, to validate functionality and expose issues.
• Debug failing tests, investigate defects, and help drive problems to resolution.
• Work with project managers and technical leads to organise tasks, set schedules, and provide progress updates.
• Collaborate with specialists across architecture, design, implementation, modelling, performance analysis, silicon validation, FPGA development, and board development.
• Verify advanced IP blocks and subsystems such as cryptographic accelerators, DVFS-related hardware, PCIe controllers, and interconnect structures.
• Make sure the hardware behaves correctly on its own and when combined with software and other system components.
• Contribute across the full verification process, from early requirements work through methodology definition, implementation, documentation, and support.

What you need

• Solid experience using Verilog and SystemVerilog for digital hardware verification.
• Practical knowledge of at least one verification approach, such as UVM, formal methods, or power-aware verification.
• Experience with SoC verification that includes embedded low-level programming, especially C/C++ tests and assembly language, ideally on ARM-based systems.
• Familiarity with the complete verification flow, including gathering requirements, planning methodology, writing test plans, building testbenches, creating test cases, documenting work, and providing support.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills, with the ability to solve complex technical problems.
• Understanding of IP and SoC verification flow and strategy.
• Experience with ARM-based builds and/or ARM architecture concepts.
• Knowledge of clock domain crossing verification.
• Experience with GLS and DFT/DFD.
• Experience with UPF and power-aware verification techniques.
• Ability to automate work using shell scripting or languages such as Tcl, Perl, or Python.
• Interest in exploring and applying AI-based methods in digital verification.

Nice-to-have experience

• Exposure to formal verification tools such as JasperGold or VC Formal.
• Background in hardware security or cryptographic algorithms.
• Understanding of machine learning techniques and how they may be used in verification.
• Familiarity with ARM’s proprietary tools and environments.

What Arm offers

You will join a team of committed engineers working toward the goal of building IP that performs reliably and competes at a global level. Arm says it maintains very high standards and gives people the chance to shape and deliver innovative technical solutions. The environment is collaborative, and the company places strong emphasis on helping employees grow.

The role comes with a salary range of £97,300 to £131,700 per year. Arm also describes its wider rewards package as covering health and wellbeing, support for life outside work, financial recognition, and development opportunities. The company highlights a supportive culture where people can thrive both professionally and personally.

Arm’s hybrid working approach is intended to support both strong performance and personal wellbeing. The company aims to bring people together in person where it helps teams work effectively, while still allowing flexibility. Each team sets its own pattern within that framework, and the exact arrangement for this role will be explained during the application process. In some situations, flexibility may be limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other requirements, and Arm will work with candidates to find the best possible arrangement.

Arm is also an equal opportunity employer and says it provides a respectful workplace where applicants and employees are treated fairly regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Additional information

This role is based in Bristol, United Kingdom. Arm notes that there is no relocation package for the position.

If a Skilled Worker visa is required, Arm will cover the employer’s sponsorship-related costs. However, any costs that fall to the individual, including visa application fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge, must be paid by the successful candidate.

Arm also explains that it can provide recruitment accommodations where needed. Candidates who require adjustments during the hiring process can contact the company by email, and requests will be handled confidentially. Examples of support include extra time between interviews, having documents read aloud, or help with office accessibility.

Arm describes its culture as one that values curiosity, ambition, collaboration, and bold thinking. The company says it looks for people who want to work in an environment where new ideas are welcomed and where teams aim to create technology that has broad impact.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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