Graduate Hardware Engineer

Job Title

Graduate Hardware Engineer

Role Summary

Entry-level engineering role within Arm's Trondheim hardware teams focused on GPU design and verification. The role involves working on hardware features, testing and validating designs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver silicon and model behavior.

This is a learning-focused position intended for recent graduates who will develop skills in digital design, verification, and performance optimization while contributing to product-quality work.

Experience Level

Entry-level (Graduate). Suitable for recent graduates or engineers with limited professional experience.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities for this graduate hardware engineering role include:

• Contribute to design and verification of GPU hardware blocks and features.
• Write and run testbenches and automated tests; debug simulation failures.
• Collaborate with architecture, software, and system teams to resolve issues.
• Analyze performance and power characteristics and suggest optimizations.
• Document designs, test plans, and verification results.
• Participate in lab bring-up, silicon validation, and root-cause investigation.

Requirements

Key skills and attributes expected for success in this role.

• Must-have: Basic understanding of digital logic and microarchitecture concepts; familiarity with RTL languages or verification methodologies (e.g., Verilog, SystemVerilog) is desirable.
• Must-have: Programming or scripting experience (C/C++, Python, or similar) for test development and automation.
• Must-have: Strong problem-solving, debugging aptitude, and willingness to learn in a hardware-focused engineering environment.
• Nice-to-have: Prior internship or project experience in hardware design, verification, or GPU-related projects.
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of performance analysis, timing closure, or power optimization techniques.
• Good communication and teamwork skills; ability to work across sites and with multidisciplinary teams.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

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.