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Graduate Micro-architect and RTL Design Engineer – CPU

Job ID 2024-10996 Date posted Jan. 29, 2025 Location Sophia Antipolis, France Category Hardware Engineering, Design Engineering Apply

Are you creative, innovative, and enthusiastic about new technologies, with a keen interest in CPU micro-architecture and RTL Design? You are in the right place - apply now!

Arm’s Sophia Antipolis is located in one of the most appealing parts of France - the French Riviera. Surrounded by mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, this design centre has delivered leading products from Arm’s Cortex (TM) CPUs. These CPUs power some of the world’s best-selling smartphones, tablets and gaming systems, using technology that has taken user experience and performance to another level.

The CPU hardware design team in Sophia is a combination of expert engineers and some of the most enthusiastic graduates from the best engineering schools. Collectively, the team is highly creative, collaborative, delivery oriented and committed!

Job Overview:

As a Micro-architect and RTL Design Engineer in the CPU team, you will be involved from micro-architecture through to RTL implementation, working in close collaboration with Performance/Modelling, Verification and Implementation teams in a multi-site and multi-cultural environment.

What could you be doing as a Graduate Micro-architect and RTL Design Engineer?

Immediately start working on real project tasks with the help and mentorship of experienced engineers. Focussing on one specific CPU block (eg Fetch, Core, Memory System).

  • Our primary focus is to conceive, build and deliver the most energy efficient hardware that meets partner's expectations in terms of Performance, Power, Area and Frequency.
  • Through collaboration, training and empowerment, our goal is for every engineer to quickly contribute to different project tasks and ultimately develop into an expert in the field.

We are looking for individuals who:

  • Hold (or are on track to hold) a Masters degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, or other related specialism
  • Candidates with alternative degrees will also be considered if they have relevant experience

Qualities that will help your application stand out:

  • Some understanding of computer architecture and micro-architecture concepts
  • Familiarity with hardware description languages (VHDL and/or Verilog/SystemVerilog skills)
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn unfamiliar tools and systems

Additional Information

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

In Return:

In addition to a competitive salary andcomprehensive 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.

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

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Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want our people to Do Great Things. If you need support or an accommodation to Be Your Brilliant Self 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 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.

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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