Arm is hiring: Graduate Hardware Engineer in San Jose

Overview

We have a range of graduate roles across our hardware teams. These opportunities are available within: Central Engineering - Central Processing Unit, Central Engineering - Systems, Solutions Engineering - Implementation, and Solutions Engineering - SoC Architecture. Each Group offers a new perspective and challenge within the Hardware Career pathway. During the application process, you will be able to share your interest for a specific Business Group, or opt-in to all Groups to broaden your opportunities. We work in small to medium-sized teams with most following modern Agile principles. Engineers share ideas, document and present their work, and support the efforts of others while sharing findings impartially and authoritatively. In your role, you will be introduced to the teams and our ways of working and be supported by experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Work on the specification and development of pre-silicon verification plans.
• Training and development in the latest modern verification techniques.
• Perform workload characterization to identify power/performance bottlenecks and propose solutions.
• Develop CAD solutions including external EDA tools integration and work as design engineer in production.
• Investigate Power, Performance, Area, Time (PPAT) to market and Yield (PPATY) tradeoffs involved in implementation.

Qualifications and What We Are Looking For

• Currently enrolled and studying towards a Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering Degree (Bachelors, Masters or PhD students welcome). Candidates with alternative degrees will be considered if they have relevant experience.
• Understanding of general-purpose CPU microarchitecture, including processor pipelines, caches, and memory hierarchy.
• Fundamental understanding of power and performance concepts as they apply to devices like networking IPs, CPUs, and caches.
• Excellent programming skills including experience with C++, SystemVerilog, SystemC TLM, Java and/or Python.
• Experience with Linux and source control systems such as Git.
• Experience with EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys and Mentor Graphics).

We are keen to hire people with a desire for computer architecture and programming. If you can supply links to any of your projects online, we will review them.

Additional Information

• Application Closing Date: October 17, 2025
• We encourage early applications as we review them on a first come/first served basis.
• In Return: Along with a competitive salary and comprehensive rewards package, you’ll receive support, autonomy and opportunities to excel in your career. You’ll have mid-year and year-end reviews, attend Grad-teach-Grads workshops, guest speaker series and social events to expand your knowledge. You may join our Graduate Committee to enhance planning, networking and coordination skills. You’ll be invited to our exclusive Global Graduate Conference (GGC).
• Salary Range: $116,300-$157,300 per year. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
• Accommodations at Arm: If you need an adjustment or accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. Details provided will be treated confidentially and used only to arrange accommodations.
• Hybrid Working at Arm: Arm’s hybrid approach supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. Details for each role will be shared upon application. Some limitations may apply due to local regulatory or other considerations.
• Equal Opportunities at Arm: Arm is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Semiconductor Manufacturing, Software Development, and Computer Hardware Manufacturing

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