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Graduate Engineer - Hardware Applications

Job ID 2025-14047 Date posted Jun. 06, 2025 Location Cambridge, United Kingdom Category Hardware Engineering Apply

Job Overview

This is a unique opportunity to join Arm’s Hardware Applications Engineering team in Cambridge, UK. As part of the Partner Enablement group, you will play a critical role in helping our global customer base develop industry-leading System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions using Arm CPUs and System IP. Your expertise will directly influence the success of high-profile projects across the semiconductor industry.

What you could be doing as a Hardware Applications Engineer?

As a Hardware Applications Engineer, you will work closely with Arm's partners, providing technical guidance on IP integration, configuration, and performance optimisation. You will investigate issues, find solutions using RTL simulations, and communicate findings. Some key responsibilities will include:

  • Support and Advise Partners: Assist Arm’s partners with IP integration, performance optimisation, and debug support using RTL simulations.
  • Deliver Technical Enablement: Conduct technical training and strategic design reviews to improve partner SoC implementations.
  • Collaborate and Influence: Work with internal teams to provide customer feedback, test new IP, and enhance documentation and tools.

We are looking for individuals who
Hold (or are on track to hold) a degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or any other relevant subject. Other degree types may be considered with experience.

Qualities that will help your application stand out

  • Strong Technical Foundations: Knowledge of SoC design, CPU architectures, and cache coherency principles!
  • Practical Design Experience: Proficiency in HDLs (Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL) and hands-on experience with RTL simulation and debug tools!
  • Familiarity with Arm Ecosystem: Understanding of AMBA protocols, Arm Architecture, and experience communicating technical concepts effectively.

Additional Information:
Arm Graduate roles require you to be graduating in 2025 or before.

If you are graduating after 2025 you will not be eligible for a Graduate role, but you will be eligible for our Intern roles. Our Intern roles will be advertised on the Arm Early Careers website Internships at Arm.

Graduate roles will start in September 2025.

We encourage early applications and review them on the first come and first served basis. We aim to review all applications no later than two weeks after received. In peak periods there may be exceptions beyond this timeframe. We will do our best to keep your advised.

If you are not sure about your right to work in the UK, or need more information, please visit the UK Visa & Immigration Website.

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Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want our people to Do Great Things. If you need support or an accommodation to Be Your Brilliant Self 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 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.

Key Program Information

Gain access to Global Graduate Conference; our UK keynote event that connects Arm graduates from all over the world

Study towards a formal qualification funded and paid for by Arm

Explore potential rotation opportunities within or across Groups to broaden your horizons

Build meaningful connections and find your community in our vibrant inclusive environment

Roles are offered in our UK offices in Sheffield, Manchester, and Cambridge

Take part in our global and regional activities, ranging from inspiring speakers to skill development sessions

Drive change on Arm

At Arm, you'll influence 95% of the world's connected devices and all their applications. From healthcare and infrastructure to virtual reality, you'll affect nearly all industries worldwide, racing toward new milestones and achievements together.

Revolutionary Benefits

Health and Wellness

We create a safe space for you to nurture both your physical and mental wellbeing.

Work and Life Success

We empower people to experience life beyond the boundaries of standard work patterns.

Financial Rewards

We provide benefits beyond a competitive salary to reward our people for their dedication and contributions.

Development and Support

We foster professional and personal development, building a supportive community where everyone can thrive.

Life at Arm

Life in the office doesn't get any better — especially when those offices are as sleek as ours and the people there are creative and compassionate. Combine that with our popular 'we, not I' mindset, and you enjoy the kind of teamwork and togetherness rarely found elsewhere. We share so much in common, not least the same passion for progress, but we also welcome each other's diversity. Ultimately, we love to inspire and be inspired every day.

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