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Software Engineer Intern - CE Software

Job ID 2026-18613 Date posted Sep. 23, 2026 Location Galway, Ireland Category Software Engineering Apply

ARM is looking for interns to join our Galway office. The team in Galway builds software that allows Arms partners to quickly create performant, low power products based on Arm IP. Join us on our Global Internship Program.

Ready to dive into real-world projects, expand your industry connections, and develop skills that will carry you onto the next stage of your career? 

We work in small to medium-sized teams with most following modern Agile principles. Engineers share ideas and add to the ideas of others, document and present their work for discussion, review and support the efforts of others, whilst sharing their findings impartially and authoritatively. 

What you could be doing as an Intern?

  • Working on solutions that will make use of your existing knowledge and skills, whilst also requiring you to learn something new. This could be a new language, an internal codebase or a new API. 

  • Overcoming a variety of different tasks to help teams hit their targets. These may involve improving and implementing new workflows, investigating new software, helping teams with design and verification of products etc.  

  • Using your voice to provide knowledge, new insights and address problems independently. 

  • Gaining from expertise and support throughout your placement. 

We are looking for individuals who:

You will need to be studying towards a degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or any other relevant subject. Other degree types may be considered with validated experience.

Qualities that will help your application stand out:  

Strong academic performance and programming ability – a strong academic record, particularly in relevant technical subjects, together with experience designing code in one or more programming languages and applying it to solve challenging problems.

  • A genuine enthusiasm for computing – an interest in software and technology that extends beyond your academic studies.

  • Curiosity and initiative – evidence that you explore, build or experiment with technology in your own time, whether through personal projects, hackathons, internships, open-source contributions or other activities.

  • An interest in emerging technologies – curiosity about where technology is heading and an open mindset towards learning, experimenting and trying new approaches.

  • Evidence of good analytical and communication skills – the ability to think through problems logically, explain your ideas clearly and work effectively with others.

Additional Information:

We offer 3-, 6-and 8-month placement opportunities. Our 6- and 8-month placements will begin in January 2027, while our 3-month placements will begin in June 2027.

Please indicate your preferred placement length when completing the screening questions as part of your application.

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

Arm Internships require you to be enrolled in a higher education degree and be returning to your course after your internship/placement.

Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the country where the internship is based, without relying on sponsorship by Arm, for the full duration of the internship

In Return:

Working on interesting new projects with leaders in the field is exciting, but we also know how important it is to receive support. That's why throughout your internship, you can expect regular feedback and development opportunities, social activities to connect with your peers, an end of internship celebration, plus the opportunity to be *considered for future Graduate positions (*subject to performance). #getreadytogrow

In addition to a competitive salary of €34,000, our on-the-job learning and mentoring/buddy schemes provide unparalleled learning and networking opportunities from the best in the industry.

 #LI-HR

Key Program Information

Join a supportive environment of close collaboration and peer learning from Arm's world-class experts

Receive hands-on experience by working on exciting cutting-edge projects

Pave the way to long-term career opportunities within Arm; transition into a full-time role subject to performance

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

Prioritize your wellbeing benefiting from Arm’s health and wellness support, including our quarterly Day of Care

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 100% 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 in them are innovative and supportive. Combine that with our focus on delivering as One Arm, and you’ll experience the kind of collaboration and togetherness that’s rare to find elsewhere. We share so much in common, not least a passion for progress, but we also celebrate each other's diversity.

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