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Staff SoC Verification and Emulation Engineer

ARM, Inc.
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
Job Description
  • Passionate about building SoC verification platforms?
  • Eager to expand into firmware, software and performance analysis?
  • Arm's System-on-Chip(SoC) Performance Analysis Team in Central Technology group builds early Performance analysis platforms to enable system technology exploration on future Arm System/SoC architecture. Using workload characterization and analysis, we influence future SoC, CPU and IP designs. We are seeking highly skilled and motivated simulation/emulation engineers to join our diverse team at Arm!

Responsibilities:
  • As a SoC verification/Emulation Engineer, you will:
  • Develop SoC verification testbench for simulation and emulation-based performance analysis
  • Modify RTL and stitch together IP's to build various SoC flavors.
  • Make incremental changes to system level firmware and bring-up SoC to implement test cases
  • Verify the SoC with bare-metal tests and OS boot.
  • Collaborate with architects to define future SoC architectures
  • Explore innovative ways for SoC integration, develop supporting tools and workflows

Required Skills and Experience:
  • Detailed understanding of computer architecture and bus protocols
  • Experience in bringing-up full-chip SoC test cases in Simulation and Emulation
  • Experience in implementing RTL modules using Verilog/System Verilog
  • Experience in Python/Ruby, C/C and assembly language
  • Experience enabling workloads and benchmarks on RTL Simulation and Emulation environments
  • Excellent communication and partnership skills
  • Proactive with strong problem-solving ability

"Nice To Have" Skills and Experience:
  • Proficiency in Unix/Linux, scripting, and source control systems (e.g., Git, Subversion).
  • Familiarity with one or more CPU instruction sets
  • Familiarity with ARM architecture
  • Experience with compilers, assemblers, or device drivers.

In Return:

We will provide the training and environment to excel in this role. We offer a hybrid approach to remote, and office working and strive to provide an adaptable experience for all employees and to promote a strong collaborative environment.

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of any characteristic.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Salary Range:

$198,100-$268,000 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary : $198,100 - $268,000

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