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Graduate Applications Engineer

Job ID 2026-19573 Date posted 26/10/2026 Location Shanghai, China Category Applications Engineering, Graduate
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Job Overview:

Applications Engineers at Arm have the outstanding opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology, enabling our partners to develop world-class SoC designs using Arm System IP. This role is dynamic and deeply technical, providing mentorship on IP integration, configuration, and performance to Arm’s collaborators. You will be responsible for investigating issues, identifying solutions through RTL simulations, and clearly communicating your findings.

Your role as a Graduate Applications Engineer will involve understanding customers' goals, examining their requests and problems, and offering solutions that promote progress. You'll face diverse technical challenges every day, working on a range of products.

What you could be doing as an Applications Engineer Graduate?

  • Offer quick and accurate replies to partner questions related to Arm System IP
  • Prepare and present technical training workshops on Arm System IP, delivered onsite and remotely
  • Perform customer SoC build reviews using ARM IP and provide functionality and optimisation recommendations, working onsite as well as from remote locations
  • Work with Arm IP build and product management teams to improve partners' experience and influence IP feature development
  • Test IP work and provide feedback to the established team prior to release to customers
  • Build and modify web-based knowledge base articles and application notes
  • Develop tools and techniques to aid Application Engineers in solving problems more efficiently

We are looking for individuals who:

Hold (or are on track to hold) a University degree or equivalent experience by the programme start date. This can be Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering. Candidates with alternative degrees will also be considered if they have relevant experience.

Qualities that will help your application stand out:

  • Good knowledge of computer architecture and SoC build principles
  • Experience or knowledge of ASIC or FPGA build
  • Excellent understanding of HDLs such as Verilog, SystemVerilog or VHDL
  • Ability to use RTL simulation tools for debugging purposes
  • Familiarity with tools like Visual Studio Code, Vim/text editor flow, waveform viewers like Questasim, Verdi, Cadence Simvision, Xcelium
  • Proficient in English, with clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work with remote teams

Additional Information

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

In Return:

You’ll receive a comprehensive rewards package. As you grow in the role, you’ll find clear prospects to increase your salary within the range at Arm. With mid-year and year-end reviews, you’ll have two scheduled opportunities each year to reflect your progress.

You can also attend our “Grad-teach-Grads” workshops, guest speaker series, and social events to expand your knowledge. If you’d like to get more involved, you can join the Graduate Committee to further develop your planning, networking, and coordination skills.

You’ll be encouraged to attend our Global Graduate Conference (GGC) — an annual event where graduates hear from executive leaders, guest speakers, and build lasting connections.

Many of our leaders and technical specialists began their careers as Graduates; could you be the next?


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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 accommodations@arm.com so we can support you.

Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations

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

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

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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