Principal Engineer - CAD, SoC Floorplan and Advance Technode (San Diego)

Arm is at the forefront of advanced SoC and multi-die system design. As part of the Solutions Engineering CAD team, you will drive next-generation floor-planning, power delivery network (PG Mesh) methodologies, and technology-node-aware implementation solutions for high-performance and low-power designs.In this role, you will work closely with architecture, RTL, IP, physical design, and package-board teams to optimize SoC and multi-die implementations across advanced technology nodes. A key focus area will be developing scalable methodologies and automation for floor-planning, PDN design, power integrity, thermal-aware implementation, and PPA optimization.You will also collaborate with leading foundries and EDA partners to enable robust implementation strategies for future technology nodes and heterogeneous integration systems.Responsibilities:This is a hand-on role for delivering tool-flow-methodology and automation.Develop and drive advanced SoC floor-planning methodologies for complex hierarchical and multi-die designs.Define and optimize power delivery network (PDN) implementation for advanced-node implementation, including IR/EM-aware planning and power integrity optimization.Build scalable automation and methodologies for top level floor-planning, power mesh and clocking, hierarchical subsystems, IO and IP integration, routing resource congestion analysis, and technology-node-aware implementation flows.Drive methodology innovations for advanced technology nodes, ultra-low voltage designs, and chiplet/multi-die systems.Required Skills and Experience :Strong expertise in SoC design flow automation for hierarchical floor-planning, PDN design, and advanced physical implementation methodologies.Solid programming and scripting skills, including Python, C, EDA tools, version control systems (Git), and distributed processing/debug environments.Hands-on experience with low-power design methodologies, UPF-based design, chip finishing, and physical verification flows in advanced process technologies.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across globally distributed teams.Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate with internal engineering teams, foundries, and ecosystem partners.“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :Deep understanding of advanced clocking structures, power delivery optimization, and physical verification convergence techniques.Familiarity with AI-assisted design automation and methodology optimization flows.Our 10x mindset guides how we engineer, collaborate, and grow. Understand what it means and how to reflect 10x in your work:Salary Range:$308,600-$417,500 per yearWe 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.Accommodations at ArmAt Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email View email address on apply.placed-app.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 ArmArm’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 ArmArm 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.