Graduate Engineer – CPU Implementation in Cambridge

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.

We Are Looking For Individuals Who

• 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.

Qualities That Will Help Your Application Stand Out

• 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.

We encourage early applications as we review them on a first come, first served basis. 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, but we will do our best to keep you informed.

Application Closing Date: Friday 6th February 2026

Graduate Programme Start Date: September 2026

International Applicants

We will ask you about whether you hold the right to work in the UK as part of your application, so that we can ensure we comply with UK government requirements. If we make you an offer and you do not have the right to work in the UK, we will sponsor you, provided that you meet the criteria for the UK Skilled Worker Visa. If you are not sure about your right to work in the UK, or need more information, please visit the UK Visa & Immigration Website.

In Return

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.

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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.