Job ID 2022-5386

Date posted Jun. 11, 2026

Location Sophia Antipolis, France

Category Hardware Engineering, Graduate, Verification

Job Overview:

We are developing the next wave of compute technologies for future processors. The product we are recruiting for will introduce major breakthroughs in Digital Security, Machine Learning, as well as Computer Vision, and will lead to the most innovative processor ever released!

Interested in building the IP that will radically change the way mobile phones handle digital photography, enabling Neural Networks in any type of application and making the world more secure? Apply now!

Arm’s Sophia Antipolis design centre is located in one of the most alluring parts of France, at the heart of Europe’s largest and most dynamic technology park. Surrounded by mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, this outstanding design centre has delivered leading products from Arm’s AGI and Neoverse processors family.

What could you be doing as a CPU Verification Engineer?

Integrate into a team whose role is to guarantee the correct functioning of the IP, focusing on its accurate functional behaviour in all possible conditions.

Would you like to work in a multi-site and multi-cultural environment? Are you creative, innovative and passionate about new technologies? If so, we would love to hear from you.

You will be accountable for:

• Understanding the intricacies of the CPU micro-architecture and defining how to push the test boundaries
• Defining and detailing the testing setup to find bugs in the design; plus specifying the verification sign-off criteria
• Building and maintaining the testbench using an appropriate methodology and programming language(s)
• Running tests to stress the design in its last corner cases and identify every potential defect

We are looking for individuals who:

• Hold (or are on track to hold) a University or Engineering School degree by the programme start date. This can be Masters or PhD in Electronic Engineering or Computer Science. Candidates with alternative degrees will also be considered if they have relevant experience. Other requirements:
• Understanding of the fundamentals of hardware design and verification
• Knowledge of hardware description and verification languages e.g. Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog, PSL
• Proficiency in algorithms and software programming
• Proficiency in scripting languages, e.g. Python/Perl/TCL
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to work well as part of a team and a willingness to address varied technical challenges

Qualities that will help your application stand out:

• Formal verification tools and methods
• Understanding of end-to-end verification processes, from test plan creation to verification closure
• Experience with RTL and simulators
• Familiarity with ARM architectures and instruction sets
• Experience of Unix development environment

Additional Information

We encourage early applications as we review them on a first come/first served basis.

Please note that relocation support is available for this role for domestic moves within the country and regional moves within Europe. Visa sponsorship support is also available for candidates who require it.

In Return:

You’ll receive a starting salary of €45,000 (Bachelor level) or €47,000 (Master level), alongside a comprehensive rewards package. As you develop in role, you’ll have clear opportunities to progress within the salary range at Arm. With mid-year and year-end reviews, you’ll have two formal progression windows each year, recognising your growth.

You can also attend our “Grad-teach-Grads” workshops, guest speaker series, and social events to expand your knowledge. If you’d like to get more involved, you can join the Graduate Committee to further develop your planning, networking, and coordination skills.

You’ll be invited to our Global Graduate Conference (GGC) — an annual event where graduates hear from executive leaders, guest speakers, and build lasting connections.

With many of our leaders and technical specialists having originally joined as aGraduate, will you be next?

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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.