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Staff Package Layout Engineer

Arm
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/10/2026
Arm has a great opportunity for a Staff Engineer in our System-in-Package team! This Engineer will become part of a team responsible for implementing ARM’s next generation of SoC’s in the IoT, Automotive, and Compute spaces. These complex designs use current and emerging 2.5 and 3D technologies and will require you to work closely with IP, PCB, SI/PI and Systems teams in France, US, UK, and other ARM locations as needed as well as our technology partners.

Responsibilities

The engineer will assist in the definition, design, and verification of our package designs. Candidate will work closely The candidate needs to be able to adapt to proposed changes as well as propose solutions to loosely defined problems.

  • Layouts using best-known practices for DFM, DFA, Signal and Power Delivery Networks!
  • Provide guidance to other team members
  • Communicate and coordinate with external vendors as needed.
  • Conduct design feasibility studies to evaluate the Package design goals for size, cost, and system performance.
  • Optimize package bump-map and ball patterns based on feasibility studies and propose layout design trade-offs to the Technical Package Lead when appropriate.
  • Help implement package routing, stack-up creation, reference plane and power distribution using Cadence APD or SiP tool suite.
  • Help define and test new methodologies that helps improve the efficiency of the layout team.

Required Skills and Experience :

  • An Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent work experience
  • Experience with 2.5D and 3D package systems and their SI/PI requirements
  • 5-7 years of recent experience in the use of Cadence APD & Allegro toolsets
  • Facilitate standardization by being aware of the bigger picture, including design features which will drive standardization and improve efficiency throughout the department
  • Maintain a professional and positive demeanor while being open to feedback and continuous learning.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :

  • Familiarity with EDA vendor collaboration, tool evaluations, and issue resolution
  • Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills
  • Programming experience in Python, SKILL, or TCL

Salary Range: $209,100-$282,900 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 accommodations@arm.com . 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 : $209,100 - $282,900

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