CPU Microarchitecture Modelling and Performance Analysis Intern
ArmJob Title
CPU Microarchitecture Modelling and Performance Analysis Intern
Role Summary
Internship on the CPU Performance Analysis and Micro-architecture Modelling team in Sophia Antipolis, France. The team works at the intersection of software and hardware on CPU microarchitecture studies and performance verification for Arm Cortex CPUs.
This is a 6-month internship starting in 2027. The role involves practical modelling and analysis work, with mentoring, team-based projects, and regular personal development activities. Compensation: €27,000 per annum.
Experience Level
Entry-level (Internship). Intended for students currently enrolled in higher education; no specific years of professional experience required.
Responsibilities
Interns will contribute to microarchitecture research and performance engineering tasks under guidance from experienced engineers.
- Perform CPU microarchitectural studies (e.g., cache replacement, prefetching, branch prediction).
- Develop or modify features and optimizations in microarchitectural models.
- Improve performance analysis methods and verification flows.
- Work on real team projects from day one and deliver analysis, code, and documentation.
- Present findings and collaborate with cross-functional engineers.
- Participate in mentoring and structured learning activities.
Requirements
Core technical skills and communication ability expected for successful contribution.
- Must-have: Knowledge of CPU microarchitecture.
- Must-have: Experience with UNIX and shell scripting.
- Must-have: Fluent written and oral English.
- Must-have: Ability to work both independently and in teams.
Nice-to-have:
- Programming in C and/or Python.
- Some experience or interest in data science techniques.
Education Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in a higher education degree program (university student). For internships in France, a signed internship agreement (Convention de Stage) between the student, their university and Arm is required.
About the Company
Company: Arm
Headquarters: Cambridge, United Kingdom
ARM is a global leader in semiconductor and software design, driving innovation in computing technology. The company specializes in designing processors and systems that provide the essential building blocks for electronic devices. ARM's architecture is widely used in smartphones, servers, and IoT devices, and its collaborative culture fosters bold thinking, diversity, and high-impact benefits for its talented workforce.
