Software Engineer Review

Item: Software Engineer at Arm
Rating: 4.3
Author: Anonymous

at Arm

Degree Apprenticeship

Software Engineering

Manchester

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.3 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

5/5

I work on existing codebases, contributing improvements. I write code and make changes based on review feedback, this requires me to learn new languages and technologies to achieve my goals. I attend meetings relating to the planning of these projects as well as training.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I enjoy it now a much as I did when I started nearly four years ago. The company is excellent and has been very focused on prioritising my learning throughout the apprenticeship. While the work can be difficult, there is plenty of support to help me.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have built upon my existing knowledge with regards to Python and also developed skills in new languages, such as; C, C++, Assembly, and JavaScript.
I have also learnt skills in other technologies such as; Django, Docker, WSL, Virtual Machines, Shell Scripting, and Linux Kernel.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

There has been an entire network to support me and the other apprentices throughout the program and support between apprentices is also encouraged. Any questions or issues have been addressed promptly and thoroughly and feedback is used to consistently improve the programme.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

Whenever I have required support from my employer, they have always been quick to address any issues and have been very involved throughout my apprenticeship. I have been made to feel that my opinion matters and I am as visible as any other employee in the company.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

2/5

There were multiple issues throughout my apprenticeship and, although acknowledged, there was rarely a satisfactory conclusion to these from the training provider. The quality of learning was nowhere near as valuable as the learning I experienced from my employer.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

2/5

My work with my employer definitely helped to enrich my work required by my training provider. My training provider did not provide many examples that improved my performance with my employer.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

5/5

Arm consistently organise social events both within and outside of work hours. Social activities are encouraged throughout the company and there are many communities relating to different sports, games, and hobbies. In addition to these, employees regularly attend technology conferences and volunteering events on behalf of the company.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Arm to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Having worked for a couple of different companies in different professions, none has compared to the culture that Arm provides. In addition to the interesting work and very generous salary and benefits, Arm encourages a Diverse and Inclusive environment that makes it a pleasure to work in.