ARM

RTL Design Engineer - Memory Controller

ARM$198K — $268K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Prior RTL design experience is required.
  • Knowledge of DRAM specifications such as LPDDR5 and DDR6, and bus protocols like AMBA4 ACE.
  • Experience with Verilog or VHDL focused on design synthesis for specific targets.
  • Familiarity with RTL design quality check tools like Lint and CDC.

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-level specifications and requirements for Memory Controller products.
  • Define and author detailed micro-architecture specifications.
  • Implement SystemVerilog RTL logic design for complex blocks.
  • Collaborate with design and verification teams to finalize functional and coverage requirements.
  • Utilize debugging tools to resolve functional or performance issues within RTL.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model that promotes a balance between office and home.
  • Support for adaptable work arrangements to accommodate individual needs.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:

As an RTL Design Engineer, you would responsible for one or more functional units of the Memory Controller while working closely with performance modeling, validation, and implementation teams to meet all functional requirements and performance, power, area (PPA) goals.
  • Development of high-level specifications and requirements for Memory Controller products
  • Define and author specifications for detailed micro-architecture plans
  • Development and implementation of SystemVerilog RTL logic design for sophisticated blocks and functions within the design
  • Collaborate with key partners on the design and verification teams to close on functional and coverage requirements
  • Debug functional and/or performance issues within the RTL using modern simulation and debug tools


Required Skills & Experience :

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering with 5+ years work experience in microprocessor, SoC, memory controller and/or interconnect IP design
  • Prior RTL design experience is required.
  • Knowledge of DRAM specification (e.g., LPDDR5, LPDDR6, DDR5, DDR6, HBM3/4) and of bus protocols (e.g., AMBA5 CHI, AMBA4 ACE or AXI)
  • Experience with Verilog or VHDL, coupled with design synthesis targeted to achieve specified frequency, power, and area targets
  • Experience with tools for RTL design quality checks (e.g Lint, CDC, Power, Synthesis)


"Nice To Have" Skills & Experience:

  • Prior Memory Controller RTL Design experience
  • Prior verification or CAD experience is a plus
  • Experience with CPU or compute subsystem memory micro-architecture
  • Processor system knowledge including basic understanding of SoC systems as well as operating system software


In Return:

We offer a hybrid approach to home and office working to provide an adaptable experience for all employees. We expect some working time to be spent in office, to promote a strong collaborative environment with good team integration but are accommodating to different home working requirements.

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.

About ARM

ARM Holdings is a British multinational semiconductor and software design company, owned by SoftBank Group and its Vision Fund. With its headquarters in Cambridge, England, the company designs microprocessors, physical intellectual property (IP) and related technology and software, and sells development tools to deliver complete solutions for the digital world. ARM's technology is used in a wide range of applications, including automotive, consumer electronics, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The company was founded in 1990 and has grown to become one of the world's leading semiconductor IP companies.
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