2017 Graduate CPU IC Design Engineer

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

ARM is at the forefront of IP design with over 50 billion ARM products shipped to date. The ARM CPU group develops CPU IP, from high-performance A-class applications processors through to highly efficient M-class microcontrollers. We are expanding our CPU design capacity and we are building a new hardware development team in Hsinchu, Taiwan. This team will be responsible for the design, verification and delivery of complete ARM M-class CPU IP products.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of ARM’s newest CPU design team, offering the chance to be part of a fast growing team in an important region for ARM. Successful candidates will be able to help establish and grow the team ensuring that we quickly reach maturity with a team capable of delivering key ARM products.

We are looking for outstanding CPU design engineers to work with the new management team to create ARM’s next generation embedded CPU products.

What will I be accountable for?

For this role we are looking for engineers who are capable of co-working and contributing to a global design team focused on a CPU IP design and verification project. Possible areas of working include:

• Implementing a design in Verilog RTL based on a specification
• Contributing to block level specifications and design reviews
• Working with verification and physical design teams to ensure functional correctness and power/performance goals
• Responsibility for contributing to test plans, testbench documentation, and testbench implementation
• Planning and tracking verification tasks to meet the targets at the planned time
• Applying best practice verification methodology to ensure functional correctness of the CPU IP

Job Requirements

What skills, experience and qualifications do I need?

• Preferably master degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• 0-2 years of experience in Verilog RTL design for complex ASIC products
• Prepared to be assigned to tasks across the full range of your skills and experience
• Ability to express ideas and communicate effectively
• Willingness to be flexible and accept new challenges
• Ability to schedule own workload and plan tasks effectively
• Ability to communicate in written and spoken English
• Enthusiasm and drive
• Understanding of the fundamentals of computer architecture
• Proficiency in HDL and scripting languages, e.g. Verilog / VHDL, System Verilog, Perl, TCL, Python
• Practical experience of working on microprocessor designs
• Some experience of the IP design cycle from initial concept to delivery
• Experience in designing from specifications and documentation describing complex designs
• Knowledge of assembly language (preferably ARM), and/or C/C++
• Test plan creation and VLSI functional test execution
• Knowledge on emulator, FPGA platforms

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:

·  Partner and 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.
·  Collaboration and communication – Your ability to forge lasting relationships which are built upon mutual trust, open communication and sharing of information and success.
·  Creativity and innovation – Possessing a passion for driving continuous improvement through spotting opportunities and seeking the views of others.
·  Team and personal development – You take time to drive your own development, whilst also encouraging team members and partners to do the same.
·  Impact and influence – You listen to different perspectives, evaluate, persuade and carefully shape your work to deliver truly impactful results.
·  Deliver on your promises – 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.

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
·  Sick Leave, 15 days
·  Statutory Social Benefits: - Pension fund
- Labour & National Health Insurance

·  Commercial Benefits: - Medical & Travel
- Annual Health Check

·  Holiday, 21 days annual leave
·  Sabbatical, 20 paid business days every four-years of service
·  Volunteering, One (1) paid working day each year (TeamARM)
·  Others, mobile phone purchase, 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.