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Principal Verification Engineer

Arm Valbonne, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

hybridfull-time
Posted Feb 11, 2026Apply by Apr 5, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior Verification Engineer (IP/SOC verification)

Stack / tools: SystemVerilog, Verilog, UVM; ARM-based designs; C testcases; testbench development; scripting (Perl, Python)

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Verify RTL implementing upcoming ARM SoC features; ensure new functionality and existing features meet requirements

  • Develop and enhance verification environments, stimulus generators, and checkers; implement verification strategies

  • Collaborate with RTL/verification teams; mentor early-tenure engineers; contribute to methodology improvements

Must-have skills

  • 5+ years in IP/SOC verification

  • Advanced SystemVerilog/Verilog, UVM methodology

  • SoC verification experience with C-based tests; test plan and verification plan development

  • ARM-based designs/architectures; scripting (Perl/Python); strong collaboration across distributed teams

Nice-to-haves

  • AMBA protocols (CHI, AXI, AHB, APB); JTAG/SW/TAP

  • Power, clock domain crossing, reset domain crossing; UPF/CPF (low-power)

  • DFT concepts (Scan, MBIST)

  • Location & work type: Hybrid working model at Arm; details provided upon application

  • Additional: Accommodation support available upon request during recruitment

Full Description

Job Overview

Our Solution Engineering division develops IPs for various SoC projects, using TPIP products from other vendors.

We are looking for a creative and hard-working Senior Verification Engineer to verify RTL implementing upcoming features in the ARM SoC, ensuring both new functionality and existing features meet architectural requirements.

Responsibilities

In addition to bringing your accomplishment of either Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering or a similar related field, you will demonstrate

Collaborate closely with the RTL team to understand microarchitecture details Develop new verification environments and enhance existing verification environments, including stimulus generators, and checkers Verify new features function as specified and do not impact existing functionality Implement verification strategies in partnership with other verification engineers Contribute to continuous improvement in verification methodology based on learnings Mentor early-tenure verification engineers

Required Skills and Experience

More than 5 years of proven experience in an IP/SOC verification Advanced proficiency in SystemVerilog and Verilog, with deep knowledge of UVM Methodology. Solid understanding of SoC Verification using C Testcases Experience writing verification plan and test plan. Experience with Testbench development using any standard verification methodology Experience with ARM-based designs and/or ARM System Architectures Experience with Perl, Python or other scripting language Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with multi-functional and geographically distributed teams to accomplish tasks

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience

Experience with AMBA protocols (CHI, AXI, AHB, APB), JTAG/SW/TAP. Experience with power, clock domain crossing, and reset domain crossing Exposure to low-power design techniques (UPF/CPF).

Experience with DFT concepts: Scan tests and Mbist tests

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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