Staff / Principal Hardware Engineer

Job description

Job Description

About the role

ARM’s “Imaging and Vision Group (IVG)” provides image processing technology that you will almost certainly be using today! From the Image Signal Processor used in digital cameras (be it a surveillance camera, drone or tablet), to our “Assertive Display” powering more than a billion mobile devices.

The SoCs at the heart of these devices use our “intellectual property” in the form of software and hardware designs, which is the culmination of man-decades of development in the field of imaging.

The successful candidate will work primarily within the IVG hardware development team. In this position he/she will play a leading role in developing infrastructure solutions for automated build, test and delivery of IVG’s hardware cores.

This work will incorporate a necessity to oversee source code management strategies to ensure full traceability of all stages of the hardware development and delivery lifecycle.

This role is critical to ensure the delivery of high quality, functional correct IP cores to multiple SoC customers who are operating in a diverse range of markets including mobile, automotive and surveillance.

What will I be accountable for ?

Build automation and deployment

Source code management with Git and/or Subversion

Deployment routines and repositories management

Job Requirements

What skills and qualifications do I need?

Essential :

Knowledge of ASIC and FPGA development flows

One or more of programming languages: C99/C++11, Java 8, Python

Experienced user of CI system(s) (e.g. Jenkins, Buildbot, TeamCity)

Experience with developing plugins for CI systems.

Git/Subversion

Desirable :

VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog

Knowledge of hardware verification including UVM

Experience with Groovy and/or Bash scripting

Experience with Maven

Experience with Java 8

Education:

Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s degree in a related subject such as Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science. Master’s preferred or equivalent

What are the desired behaviours for this role?

At ARM, we are proud to have a set of behaviours that reflect our unique culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to defy ordinary and shape extraordinary. These behaviours are assessed as part of the recruitment process:

Delivery of results – You demonstrate a can-do attitude and you drive to overcome obstacles, acting with a sense of urgency because you’re passionate about what you do.

Partner / customer focus – Your tendency to put your partners and customers first in all that you do by understanding their needs and striving to achieve win-win solutions.

Creativity / innovation – Possessing curiosity and a passion for driving continuous improvement through spotting opportunities and seeking the views of others.

Collaboration / communication – Your ability to forge lasting relationships which are built upon mutual trust, open communication and sharing of information and success.

Personal impact / influence – You listen to different perspectives, evaluate, persuade and carefully shape your work to deliver truly impactful results.

Team / personal development – You take time to drive your own development, while also encouraging team members and partners to do the same.

Benefits

Your particular benefits package will depend on position and type of employment and may be subject to change. Your package will be confirmed on offer of employment. ARM's benefits program provides permanent employees with the opportunity to stay innovative and healthy, ensure the wellness of their families, and create a positive working environment.

·  Annual Bonus Plan
·  Discretionary Cash Award
·  Group Personal Pension Plan with enhanced company contribution
·  Medical, Travel, Health & Life Insurances
·  Holiday, 25 days annual leave with option to buy an additional 5 days per year
·  Sabbatical, 20 paid days every four-year of service
·  Volunteering, One (1) paid working day each year (TeamARM)
·  Varies by location: cycle to work, free car parking, gym on site, team and social events

About ARM

ARM® technology is at the heart of a computing and connectivity revolution that is transforming the way people live and businesses operate. From the unmissable to the invisible; our advanced, energy-efficient processor designs are enabling the intelligence in 86 billion silicon chips and securely powering products from the sensor to the smartphone to the supercomputer. With more than 1,000 technology partners including the world's most famous business and consumer brands, we are driving ARM innovation into all areas compute is happening inside the chip, the network and the cloud.

With offices around the world, ARM is a diverse community of dedicated, innovative and highly talented professionals. By enabling an inclusive, meritocratic and open workplace where all our people can grow and succeed, we encourage our people to share their unique contributions to ARM's success in the global marketplace.