Graduate Engineer - CPU Implementation

Role Summary

This role involves joining the CPU Physical Implementation team at Arm in Cambridge, where graduate engineers will transform RTL into physical implementations while optimizing power, performance, and area (PPA). Team collaboration is essential, providing opportunities to make a real impact.

Experience Level

Entry-level; applicants should hold, or be nearing completion of, a relevant degree.

Responsibilities

As a Graduate Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering physical implementation from RTL through place and route to sign-off, including analysis of design trade-offs and power-efficiency challenges.
• Collaborating with RTL design teams to influence implementation decisions and develop understanding of CPU microarchitecture.
• Developing and improving implementation methodologies and automation in collaboration with EDA vendors, internal teams, and customers on advanced process nodes.

Requirements

Must-have skills include:

• A degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical field.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex technical problems.
• Curiosity and a proactive approach to collaboration in team settings.

Nice-to-have skills include:

• Interest in processors, digital systems, or physical implementation.
• Understanding of computer architecture fundamentals and digital design concepts.
• Programming experience in Python, C, or a similar language with interest in automation.

Education Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant technical field is expected by the programme start date.

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.