Staff Hardware Engineer

Staff Hardware Engineer Overview

Join Arm’s Hardware Platform team as a Staff Hardware Platform Design Engineer, based in Manchester or Cambridge, UK. This role involves shaping the future of embedded compute hardware by designing and developing sophisticated hardware platforms and System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions. You will work on creating physical hardware prototypes used for software development and validation, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure the highest standards of performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and specify new hardware platform requirements, ensuring they meet project goals and performance standards.
• Design and develop hardware components, including schematics and PCB layouts, for cutting-edge embedded systems.
• Oversee the commissioning process of new hardware platforms, ensuring they function correctly and reliably.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across different locations to align on design specifications and integration plans.
• Establish and follow PCB routing guidelines, including topologies and signal integrity considerations, to optimize performance.
• Conduct initial signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analyses to validate design choices and identify potential issues early.
• Work closely with hardware leads to assist in project planning, scheduling, and resource estimation to ensure timely delivery.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance hardware design processes and quality.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of electronics, embedded compute systems, and complex PCB design involving high-pin-count SoC and LSI devices such as FPGAs and CPLDs.
• Expertise in high-speed digital design, with detailed knowledge of high-speed I/O standards like PCIe Gen 5/6/7 and memory technologies such as LPDDR5/6.
• In-depth knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity techniques from a holistic board design perspective.
• Extensive experience defining PCB stack-ups, impedance-controlled routing, and managing complex topologies.
• Proficiency with EDA tools such as Cadence OrCAD CIS and Allegro PCB suite for schematic entry and PCB layout.
• Hands-on experience with embedded hardware debugging using laboratory equipment like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and VNAs.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of producing clear hardware specifications, design documentation, and test plans.
• A structured, problem-solving approach and a desire to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience with the full hardware development lifecycle, including NPI, working with ODMs and external design partners.
• Knowledge of high-level programming languages such as C, C++, and Python.
• Familiarity with mechanical design concepts and thermal management strategies.

What You Will Gain

This position offers the chance to deepen your understanding of system architecture and performance, working alongside diverse engineering teams including software, SoC implementation, and verification. You will enhance your expertise in board-level design, producing high-quality hardware that incorporates Arm IP, and face new technical challenges with emerging technologies.

Our Culture and Mindset

At Arm, we believe progress is driven by curiosity, ambition, and impactful innovation. Our 10x mindset encourages thinking bigger, collaborating effectively, and turning bold ideas into tangible technology used worldwide. We foster an environment where continuous learning and growth are valued, and where diverse perspectives are celebrated.

Additional Information

We support AI-assisted applications in your recruitment process, emphasizing authentic responses and personal problem-solving approaches. If you require accommodations during the hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Our hybrid working model promotes flexibility, allowing teams to determine their own working patterns based on project needs, with details provided upon application.

Arm is committed to equal opportunity employment, welcoming applicants regardless of race, gender, disability, or background. The salary range for this role is approximately £97,300 to £131,700 annually.

Benefits and Life at Arm

We offer comprehensive health and wellness programs, support for work-life balance, competitive financial rewards, and opportunities for professional development. Our offices are designed to foster collaboration and innovation, and we celebrate diversity and inclusion across our global teams.

Join us to influence the future of connected devices across industries such as healthcare, infrastructure, and virtual reality. Discover more about life at Arm and our impact on technology worldwide.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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