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Principal Engineer

Job ID 2025-14536 Date posted Jul. 09, 2025 Location Bengaluru, India Category Verification Apply

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly qualified and technically accomplished Principal Engineer / Engineering Manager with a consistent record in leading ASIC front-end methodologies across IP and SoC design and verification domains. The ideal candidate will bring over 16 years of VLSI experience, having successfully handled and scaled engineering teams, deployed sophisticated automation flows, and collaborated multi-functionally to deliver innovative solutions in the semiconductor domain. The role includes working with global design teams, vendors, and internal collaborators to develop, implement, and maintain IP/SoC design integration and verification methodologies.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and deployment of sophisticated front-end methodologies for ASIC design, including Verification, SoC Integration, LEC, and Implementation processes.
  • Drive and deliver customer-centric automation and tool development initiatives in collaboration with IT and software teams.
  • Lead all aspects of migration strategies for major EDA tool transitions (e.g., CDC 0 in to SpyGlass, RealIntent RDC to VC RDC).
  • Collaborate closely with worldwide vendor R&D and AE teams to evaluate and deploy AI and automation solutions for ASIC workflows.
  • Orchestrate RTL quality improvement initiatives including CDC SVA-based verification, Lint optimization, and formal verification improvements.
  • Own vendor management responsibilities, including SOWs, important metric tracking, license management, tool evaluation, and documentation.
  • Represent the company in technical conferences, working groups, and internal award forums.

Required Skills and Experience :

  • 15+ years of experience in VLSI ASIC design, verification, and methodology development.
  • Confirmed leadership in setting up and handling high-performance teams and engineering charters.
  • Expertise in EDA tools such as SpyGlass, VC RDC, LEC, Design Compiler, VCFSM, and formal verification tools.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Perl, TCL.
  • Strong understanding of Verilog/SystemVerilog and front-end design verification techniques (CDC, Lint, FV).
  • Experience with tool migrations and performance benchmarking.
  • Solid background in multi-functional collaboration with software, IT, and program management teams.
  • Exceptional communication, collaborator management, and technical program leadership.

"Nice to Have" Skills and Experience :

  • Experience with AI flow optimization and automation in EDA environments.
  • Familiarity with automotive and compute SoC programs and compliance processes.
  • Awards or accolades demonstrating innovation, execution excellence, and peer recognition.

In Return:

We are proud to have a set of behaviors that reflects who we are and guides our decisions, defining how we work together to surpass ordinary and shape outstanding!

  • Partner and dedication towards or customers
  • Collaborate and communication
  • Originality and resourcefulness
  • Team and personal development
  • Impact and influence
  • Deliver on your promises

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 a comprehensive 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.

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.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other locations to get our work done. Within that framework, we empower groups and teams to determine their own particular hybrid working pattern, 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.

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.

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