Verification Engineer

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a bright and highly motivated verification engineer to join a fast growing team and verify our next generation of cutting-edge GPUs. You will use coverage-driven constrained-random verification techniques to test our next generation designs and ensure our products are released quickly and bug free.

The role covers ownership of the test bench from planning to delivery as well as interacting with other teams and contributing to methodology improvements.

About the team

You will be part of a small team in our main office in Cambridge. Your team will include design, verification and modelling engineers and will own all aspects of one component of the GPU. This “Core Technology Team” forms part of a larger project team which spanning multiple sites in Europe and as such there may be opportunities to travel.

What will you be accountable for?

The role requires hands-on experience of simulation-based verification using a coverage-driven constrained-random methodology. You will own a SystemVerilog/UVM test bench and will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and assessing proposed design changes.

• Planning and estimation of your work.

• Developing and maintaining the test bench.

• Gathering and reporting metrics.

• Verification closure to ensure bug-free designs.

Job Requirements

What skills, experience and qualifications do I need?

You will require hands-on experience with simulation-based verification using SystemVerilog and UVM including specification and design of the test bench, developing tests, debugging issues and closing coverage.

Essential Attributes

• Experience with SystemVerilog for verification.

• Experience of architecting and implementing functional verification environments for complex IP.

• Knowledge of UVM.

• Ability to quickly understand and apply complex specification details.

• Willingness to tackle varied and complex technical challenges.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team.

Desirable Attributes

• Verification experience of complex components.

• Knowledge for graphics principles.

• Scripting skills (UNIX shell scripting, Python or Perl).

• Knowledge of C/C++.

• Experience with formal verification.

• Experience working and communicating with remote design centres.

• Willingness to travel to other ARM sites within Europe

About the Media Processing Group

The Media Processing Group produces graphics hardware and software products for mobile and embedded devices. Our product portfolio includes GPU, Display and Video IP. Our Mali™ Graphics Processors (GPUs) have an advanced, highly programmable architecture for accelerating 2D and 3D graphics, specifically tuned for high performance and energy efficiency. Our flagship multi-core GPU sets a new standard for graphics and compute performance with low energy consumption.

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.