Senior Power Intent / UPF Engineer

ARM · Cambridge, East of England

Senior Power Intent / UPF Engineer at ARM, based in Cambridge, East of England. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Cambridge, East of England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
20 Nov 2026
Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing

Reference job/cambridge/senior-power-intent-upf-engineer/33099/102160586016

About the role

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Power Intent / UPF Engineer to join our Solutions Engineering team. You will play a vital role in ensuring the power efficiency and performance of our compute solutions.

 

We like to think we are not just crafting sophisticated SoCs, but we are defining future chip design. Not only do we improve the power, performance and system integration of our products, but we also craft the design flows, influence Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and build the knowledge base that makes performant and efficient chip design possible.

 

Our work goes beyond multiple divisions where we drive improved implementation for Arm and our partners.

Accountabilities

Collaborate with multi-functional teams to define and implement power intent specifications for System-on-Chip (SoC) designs.

 

Produce and maintain and validate complex UPF (Unified Power Format) files to describe power domains, power states, retention strategies, and level shifters and isolation. Produce, maintain, merge and validate UPF across different hierarchical domains.

 

Investigate the tradeoffs involved with the Power Domain Network (PDN) and power distribution across the chip with respect to the power intent.

 

Enable our partners to achieve the best possible quality of results.

 

What skills, experience, and qualifications do I need?

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

Desirable Skills & Experience

Familiarity with formal verification tools (Conformal LP) for power intent verification.

Strong scripting skills (eg. Tcl, Perl, Python, YAML) for automating task like power intent rendering

Knowledge around Arm based SoCs!

Why Join Our Team:

Opportunity to work on innovative semiconductor designs that impact various industries.

Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Competitive compensation package and benefits.

Career growth and professional development opportunities.

Possess a high level of dedicated, initiative and problem-solving skills.

Desirable behaviors for this role

At Arm, we are proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect our individual culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to 'defy ordinary and craft outstanding'. These behaviors are assessed as part of the recruitment process:

  • Partner and customer focus – A tendency to put your partners and customers first, by understanding their needs and striving to achieve good outcomes.
  • Teamwork and communication – Ability to forge lasting relationships which are built upon mutual trust, open communication and sharing of information and success.
  • Creativity and innovation – Possessing a passion for driving continuous improvement through spotting opportunities and seeking the views of others.
  • Team and personal development – Take time to drive and own your development, and encouraging team members and our ecosystem partners to do the same.
  • Impact and influence – Listen to perspectives, evaluate, persuade and carefully shape your work to deliver truly impactful results.
  • Deliver on your promises – Demonstrate a can-do attitude and work towards overcoming obstacles, acting with a sense of urgency because you’re passionate about the work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

 

If skilled worker sponsorship is required, Arm will meet costs associated with sponsorship for the employer only. All fees associated with the individual’s application e.g. visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

 

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Our 10x Mindset

At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset

Use of AI in Your Application

At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact [email removed] so we can support you.

Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations

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Reference: job/cambridge/senior-power-intent-upf-engineer/33099/102160586016 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · Listed via ARM

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