Graduate Engineer

Job Title

Graduate Engineer

Role Summary

The System Performance Team in Arm’s Central Technology Group evaluates emerging technologies and performs hardware–software co-design studies to inform product decisions across data centres to IoT. The Graduate Engineer will support analysis and optimisation of Arm-based systems by modelling system stacks, running workload studies, and delivering performance and efficiency recommendations to design teams.

This is an early-career technical role focused on hands-on performance analysis and cross-team collaboration.

Experience Level

Entry-level (Graduate). Suitable for recent graduates or candidates on track to complete a degree; no specific years of prior industry experience required.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include modelling, measurement, analysis, and communication of system performance results:

• Study and characterise how Arm-based systems run workloads across domains such as AI/ML, computer vision, media, gaming, and productivity.
• Build and maintain abstracted system models and tooling to represent the software and hardware stack.
• Design and run experiments, collect and analyse performance data, and iterate on experiments and models.
• Produce clear, actionable recommendations and reports consumed by product and design teams.
• Collaborate with engineers across software and hardware groups to validate findings and implement improvements.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and abilities:

• Good understanding of computer and system architecture and software stacks.
• Practical experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) and shell scripting (e.g., bash).
• Familiarity with procedural programming languages (e.g., C, C++).
• Attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Exposure to software and hardware performance analysis and profiling techniques.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., git, svn).

Note: Relocation support within the country and visa sponsorship are available for eligible candidates.

Education Requirements

Hold, or be on track to hold by programme start date, a university degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) in a STEM subject. Candidates with other degrees may be considered if they have relevant practical experience.

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.