Graduate Engineer – CPU Implementation Full Time

We have a fantastic opportunity for motivated and curious graduate engineers to join our CPU Physical Implementation team in Cambridge. You will collaborate with expert engineers across Design and Implementation teams to transform RTL into physical implementations, optimising power, performance, and area (PPA) using EDA tools and flows. We work in small teams, so your contributions will have real impact.

What you could be doing as a Graduate?

• 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.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have strong analytical skills and enjoy solving complex technical problems
• Are curious, proactive, and enjoy collaborating in teams with varied strengths to achieve shared goals
• Hold, or are on track to hold, a degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field by the programme start date

Qualities that will help your application stand out:

• 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 an interest in automation and engineering flows

Additional Information

We encourage early applications as we review them on a first come/first served basis.

Please note that relocation support is available for this role for domestic moves within the UK. Visa sponsorship support is also available for candidates who require it.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 28th April

We aim to review all applications no later than two weeks after the closing date. In peak periods there may be exceptions beyond this timeframe. We will do our best to keep you informed.

In Return

You will receive a starting salary of £47,000 (Bachelor level) or £48,000 (Master Level), alongside a comprehensive rewards package. As you develop in role, you’ll have clear opportunities to progress within the salary range at Arm. With mid-year and year-end reviews, you’ll have two formal progression windows each year, recognising your growth.

You can also attend our “Grad-teach-Grads” workshops, guest speaker series, and social events to expand your knowledge. If you’d like to get more involved, you can join the Graduate Committee to further develop your planning, networking, and coordination skills.

You’ll be invited to our Global Graduate Conference (GGC) — an annual event where graduates hear from executive leaders, guest speakers, and build lasting connections.

With many of our leaders and technical specialists having originally joined as a Graduate will you be next?

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range: £42,500 – £57,500 per year