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2027 Master Thesis Projects in ML Software Lund

Job ID 2026-19798 Date posted 23/10/2026 Location Lund, Sweden Category Machine Learning
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Are you a student looking to enhance your skills and collaborate on your Master Thesis? Arm offers real-world projects to apply your knowledge, boost your development, and advance your future career!

A significant part of Arm’s work in Lund involves developing our Neural Processing Units (NPUs). These are processors designed to run Machine Learning neural networks on edge devices, such as a smartphone or even smaller. This technology is still in its early stages, with many ideas yet to be explored. We invite you to join us on this journey and contribute through your thesis project!

Whatyou could be doing as a Master Thesis Student?

Below is a list of our current project offerings within Machine Learning Software:

  1. Speculative decoding for accelerating mixture-of-expert inference
  2. Reliable and efficient sustained LLM inference through the Vulkan ML Emulation Layer
  3. Memory- and performance-aware operator scheduling for Vulkan ML inference

We are looking for individuals who:

Are currently enrolled and studying towards a Masters Degree.

  • Solid understanding of machine learning, neural networks and good maths' knowledge.
  • Experience with programming in C/C++/Python and familiarity with ML frameworks such as pytorch.
  • Professional proficiency in English.
  • Affiliated with a Swedish university/college either directly or via an exchange program.

Qualities that will help your application stand out:

  • Curiosity about machine learning and software development.
  • Transformers and LLM architecture
  • Passion for learning and creative problem solving.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate ideas effectively.
  • Excellent attention to detail while understanding the bigger picture.
  • Understanding of computer architecture and micro-architecture concepts.

Additional Information:

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

When applying, specify the project you are interested in and attach your project proposal if you have your own idea. Please include your University Transcript (Grade sheet) to your application together with your English CV. If applying with a partner, submit a single application together, and provide both applicants' CVs and transcripts.

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

In Return:

Working on interesting new projects is exciting, but we also know how important it is to receive support. Throughout your project, you can expect regular feedback and development opportunities, social activities and insights of the state of the art research and development happening with in Machine learning today. #getreadytogrow

You’ll receive a one-time project completion fee of SEK 60,000. Our Master thesis projects are crafted to give you the best start possible and support your personal growth as well as professional development.

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