Performance Analysis Intern
ArmJob Title
Performance Analysis Intern
Role Summary
Join Arm's performance analysis team in Trondheim to support content and performance work on Mali GPUs. The role focuses on analysing benchmarks and games, creating demos, improving tooling and infrastructure, and collaborating with software and hardware teams.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship. Intended for current university students; the placement is approximately 10 weeks starting June 2027.
Responsibilities
Typical duties during the internship include hands-on analysis, tooling, and collaboration across teams:
- Run and analyse performance benchmarks and game workloads to identify bottlenecks.
- Create demos and benchmarks to validate GPU behavior and performance changes.
- Collect, visualise and interpret performance data; produce clear findings and recommendations.
- Improve and extend internal infrastructure and automation (Linux/Android environments, Python tooling).
- Work with cross-functional software and hardware teams to reproduce and investigate issues.
- Document results and present findings to peers and mentors.
Requirements
Essential technical abilities and practical constraints for applicants (degree/enrolment details are under Education Requirements).
- Must-have: curiosity about processors and digital systems; understanding of computer architecture and micro-architecture concepts; basic programming ability (Python or C/C++).
- Nice-to-have: familiarity with graphics APIs (OpenGL ES, Vulkan), experience with Linux/Android development and version control systems.
- Good communication and collaboration skills; ability to work in a multi-site, multi-cultural team.
- Applicants must have the right to work in Norway for the full duration of the internship; Arm cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Education Requirements
Must be a current higher-education student and returning to studies after the placement. Preferred fields: Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science. Applicants at Bachelor's, Master's or PhD level are welcome; alternative degrees considered if supported by relevant 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.
