Intern Implementation Engineer - CPU

The Implementation team in Arm's CPU group improves the power, performance, and area on industry-leading CPU cores using innovative physical design techniques. We also define future chip design techniques, create the design flows, influence Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, and build the knowledge base that makes high-performance chip design possible. Our work spans across interdisciplinary teams and technology nodes where we drive improved implementation for Arm and our partners. A key component of this is around the development of comprehensive implementation and analysis methodologies.
What you could be doing as an Implementation Intern?
Interns work closely with our hardworking and experienced engineers to help craft innovative technology. Intern projects are real engineering work! You will gain knowledge and take on challenges while being able to encounter opportunities to work on all aspects of product development.

• Assist with physical design and implementation of CPU cores.
• Investigate Power, Performance, Area, Time (PPAT) to market and Yield (PPATY) tradeoffs involved in implementation.
• Develop and deploy new methodologies to improve implementation efficiency and results.
• Work with implementation and physical IP RTL design teams to drive analysis and optimization of our IP.

We are looking for individuals who:
Are currently enrolled and studying towards an Electrical or Computer Engineering Degree (Bachelors or Masters students welcome). Candidates with alternative degrees will also be considered if they have relevant experience.
Qualities that will help your application stand out:

• Knowledge of Unix, Perl, Tcl and VHDL/Verilog.
• Experience with EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys and Mentor Graphics).
• Ability to demonstrate that you can express new insights and communicate them optimally.
• Good interpersonal skills with an analytical approach.
• Be motivated to continuously develop skills and accept a variety of responsibilities as part of contributing to the design center's success.

Additional Information:
We encourage early applications as we review them on a first come/first served basis.
Arm Internships require you to be enrolled in a higher education degree and be returning to your course after your internship/placement.
If you are graduating in Spring 2026, you will not be eligible for an Intern role but you will be eligible for our graduate roles. Our graduate roles will be advertised on the Arm Early Careers website.
In Return:
Working on interesting new projects with leaders in the field is exciting, but we also know how important it is to receive support. That's why throughout your internship, you can expect regular feedback and development opportunities, social activities to connect with your peers, an end of internship celebration, plus the opportunity to be *considered for future Graduate positions (*subject to performance). #getreadytogrow
In addition to a competitive salary and rewards package, our on-the-job learning and mentoring/buddy schemes provide unparalleled learning and networking opportunities from the best in the industry.
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In addition to a competitive salary and rewards package, our on-the-job learning and mentoring/buddy schemes provide unparalleled learning and networking opportunities from the best in the industry.
This is a non-exempt hourly role which will be paid at an hourly rate based on the number of hours worked. Pay rates vary by location and educational level.
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.
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.