Senior Power Intent / UPF Engineer

Overview

In this role you will drive power efficiency and performance for Arm’s compute solutions, shaping UPF-based power intent across multi-domain SoCs. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to define power architectures, validate UPF files, and influence PDN tradeoffs to deliver high-quality results for partners. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge EDA flows and opportunities to impact future chip design at scale. You will work in a collaborative, innovative environment that values practical problem-solving and clear communication.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Benefits
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid working options
• Collaborative and innovative environment

Responsibilities

• Define and implement power intent specifications for SoC designs with cross-functional teams
• Produce, maintain, validate UPF files describing power domains, states, retention, level shifters, and isolation
• Merge UPF across hierarchical domains and ensure accuracy across PDN considerations
• Investigate PDN tradeoffs and power distribution to optimize power intent
• Enable partners to achieve high-quality results through robust power intent definitions

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Solid understanding of power intent concepts (voltage islands, power domains, power states, power control architectures)
• Proficiency in UPF 2.0/2.1/3.0/3.1 and experience in low power formal verification
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proven track record with power intent definition and verification
• The ability to express insights clearly and communicate them effectively

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Teamwork and customer focus
• Creativity and innovation
• UPF 2.0/2.1/3.0/3.1 (Unified Power Format)
• Low power formal verification
• Formal verification tools (Conformal LP)

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