Graduate Engineer - CPU Implementation

Are you passionate about setting new standards in physical implementation? This role sits within Arm's CPU Implementation team, responsible for defining, designing, and validating Arm's processor IP used in billions of electronic devices worldwide. As a Graduate Engineer, the position contributes across the full physical implementation lifecycle, influencing RTL development and applying advanced techniques to deliver high-efficiency processors ranging from Cortex-M microcontrollers to advanced Cortex-A CPUs. The graduate programme provides structured learning, mentoring, and development opportunities to build strong technical foundations!

What You Could Be Doing as a Graduate Engineer:

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

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Accommodations at Arm

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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.

Do you have experience in Verilog?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Hold (or are on track to hold) a University degree by the programme start date. This can be Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical subject., * Have an interest in digital hardware design, physical implementation, and optimisation.

• Enjoy solving complex technical problems in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Strong analytical skills with creative problem-solving ability.
• Appreciation of challenges associated with nanometre-scale technologies and low-power design.
• Familiarity with hardware description languages (e.g. Verilog or SystemVerilog) and scripting or programming languages such as Tcl, Python, C, or Unix-based tools.

In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive rewards package, you'll also receive the support, autonomy and opportunity to excel in your career. With a mid-year, and year-end review you'll have two windows each year to progress recognizing the pace at which you could grow. Attend our "Grad-teach-Grads" workshops, guest speaker series and various social events to expand your knowledge. Want to take this a step further? Join our Graduate Committee and home in on your planning, networking and co-ordination skills. You'll also be invited to our exclusive Global Graduate Conference (GGC)! A yearly occurrence exclusive for Graduates allowing you to hear from executive members, inspiring speakers and make connections for life.