As a Memory Layout Design Engineer, you will implement and verify full-custom layouts for high-performance memory blocks. You must have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Proficiency in Cadence Virtuoso is required, along with the ability to optimize layouts for power, speed, and area. The company operates on a hybrid model where teams determine their own working patterns, with specific details provided upon application.
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Job ID 2026-17785 Date posted Aug. 04, 2026 Location Noida, India Category Hardware Engineering, Design Engineering
Job Overview:
This opening is for a memory layout designer in our PHYSICAL IP – MEMORY group in Noida. We work on innovative memory architectures in pioneering technology nodes to enable the best Arm Systems in all the markets. This position is a rare opportunity for you as a memory layout professional to work with our successful layout and circuits team. You will be working on floor planning, metal planning, efficient layout techniques to extract the best PPA in groundbreaking process technologies.
Responsibilities:
Implementation of quality full-custom layouts of high-performance arrays and memory blocks from supplied schematics from planning stages through final layout verification and review, in accordance with strict guidelines for performance and manufacturability.
Interpretation and implementation of all physical design rules in the most advanced manufacturing processes used by Arm.
Custom layout and verification of complex memory cells.
Physical design verification (DRC/LVS/DFM) resource for all types of circuit and test layouts using calibre verification tools.
Electro-migration and IR checks for reliability and integrity.
Required Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate is expected to have 2+ years relevant layout design experience with a Bachelor/Masters or equivalent education.
Ability to understand, plan and organize work using complex schematics of hierarchically structured circuits.
Understanding of layout techniques for optimization of power, speed, and area for data path, bitcell arrays, word line drivers, control blocks, and other complex memory circuits.
Ability to quickly interpret and repair complicated LVS and DRC problems using innovative verification software.
Must have experience with Cadence Virtuoso layout systems.
Organized and exhibits attention to detail
“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:
Understanding of layout techniques for design-for-manufacture in advanced (7nm/5nm/3nm/2nm) processes.
Ability to identify possible design tradeoffs with circuit design leads, based upon assumptions, inherent knowledge, and design analysis.
By joining our team, you will be at the heart of Arm roadmap investments and product, exposing you to the steps that it takes to turn strategic objectives into reality. This position offers numerous opportunities for interaction with various stakeholders and senior leaders. This role provides excellent exposure for professional development!
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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.
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