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CPU Physical Implementation Intern

Job ID 2026-19694 Date posted Oct. 14, 2026 Location Sophia Antipolis, France Category Hardware Engineering, Intern Apply

Job Overview:

Arm’s Sophia Antipolis centre is located in one of the most appealing parts of France, at the heart of Europe’s largest technology park. Its team develops CPUs powering some of the world’s best-selling smartphones, tablets and gaming systems.

What you could be doing as a CPU Physical Implementation Intern

Improving Area, Frequency, and Power with a reasonable runtime is one of the most relevant activities we encounter when developing CPUs.

As part of this team, interns will be given ownership of an investigation topic directly related to CPU development and allocated a dedicated expert engineer to follow your progress.

We are looking for individuals who:

  • Are currently enrolled in their last year of Masters (BAC+5 or equivalent), in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant field and available for a 5 to 6-month internship
  • Show curiosity for CPU and digital systems, attention to detail and creativity
  • Understand computer architecture fundamentals, familiarity with digital design concepts and Power/Performance/Area trade-off
  • Are able to communicate ideas optimally and good interpersonal and teamwork skills

Qualities that will help your application stand out:

  • Familiarity with Linux and version control systems

Additional Information:

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.

The internship duration is 6 months, starting in 2027.

French Law requires students to complete an internship agreement (Convention de Stage). This is a tripartite agreement signed by the student, their home university and host organization, that facilitates an internship in France. It is the contract defining all the essential points of the internship: duration, missions, remuneration and benefits, insurance in the event of an accident, etc.

It is preferable that Arm's own template of the agreement is used. Successful applicants will be required to provide contact details of the appropriate university representatives in order to have the agreement signed.

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 €27,000 per annum, our on-the-job learning and mentoring/buddy schemes provide unparalleled learning and networking opportunities from the best in the industry.

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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

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Work and Life Success

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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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