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Hardware Platforms Design Graduate Engineer

Job ID 2024-11266 Date posted Nov. 11, 2024 Location Cambridge, United Kingdom Category Hardware Engineering, Design Engineering Apply

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Electronics Engineer to join Arm’s Boards & Packaging team, who are working at the forefront of embedded design based around Arm products.

We are responsible for:

Creating physical hardware development platforms, based around Arm’s custom system-on-chip (SoC) and FPGAs. These platforms are used for software development and validation activities by both our external partners/customers and our internal development teams.

If you’re interested in:

  • The potential to work on all aspects of board development, from specification to customer release.
  • The challenges of bringing up a new development board.
  • Gaining a deeper understanding of system architecture and performance.
  • Working alongside many other teams including system architects, CPU / System IP designers, physical chip layout / packaging engineers.
  • Interaction with Arm’s partners and customers both through the support organisation and directly and, a real curiosity about new technologies and how Arm fits in.

Then we have a role for you!

What you could be doing as a Graduate in our team?

As a Graduate, you will be placed in a development team at Arm’s offices in Cambridge, UK where you will have a mentor, and be able to get to grips with the problems ranging across many hardware areas. You will work across every aspect of the product lifecycle whilst being supported by and learning from the rest of the team.

We are looking for individuals who:

  • Have a basic understanding of digital and analog electronics and circuit diagrams
  • Have a passion for embedded computing that goes beyond your studies
  • Can demonstrate creative and structured approaches to problem-solving, learning and self-development
  • Feels comfortable communicating within a small team

Qualities that will help your application stand out:

The following skills are not essential for this role, but experience in any of the following areas would enhance your application:

  • Knowledge of any Schematic and layout tools
  • Hands on experience with hardware and software debuggers or Embedded hardware debug using oscilloscopes
  • Knowledge of some programming languages like C and Python to aid scripting and automation
  • Knowledge of a leading RISC based computer architecture ideally Arm
  • Excellent written and spoken English; can write coherent documentation

Additional Information

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. We will do our best to keep you informed.

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. 

Please note this role does not meet the 2024 UK Skilled Worker Visa salary threshold requirements.

If you are not sure about your right to work in the UK, or need more information, please visit theUK Visa & Immigration Website.





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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.

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.

Key Program Information

Gain access to Global Graduate Conference; our UK keynote event that connects Arm graduates from all over the world

Study towards a formal qualification funded and paid for by Arm

Explore potential rotation opportunities within or across Groups to broaden your horizons

Build meaningful connections and find your community in our vibrant inclusive environment

Roles are offered in our UK offices in Sheffield, Manchester, and Cambridge

Take part in our global and regional activities, ranging from inspiring speakers to skill development sessions

Drive change on Arm

At Arm, you'll influence 95% of the world's connected devices and all their applications. From healthcare and infrastructure to virtual reality, you'll affect nearly all industries worldwide, racing toward new milestones and achievements together.

Revolutionary Benefits

Health and Wellness

We create a safe space for you to nurture both your physical and mental wellbeing.

Work and Life Success

We empower people to experience life beyond the boundaries of standard work patterns.

Financial Rewards

We provide benefits beyond a competitive salary to reward our people for their dedication and contributions.

Development and Support

We foster professional and personal development, building a supportive community where everyone can thrive.

Life at Arm

Life in the office doesn't get any better — especially when those offices are as sleek as ours and the people there are creative and compassionate. Combine that with our popular 'we, not I' mindset, and you enjoy the kind of teamwork and togetherness rarely found elsewhere. We share so much in common, not least the same passion for progress, but we also welcome each other's diversity. Ultimately, we love to inspire and be inspired every day.

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