Apprentice Software Engineer Review
at Arm
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Cambridge
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
My role involves developing and maintaining software that contributes to Arm's products and internal tools.
My role also involves me collaborating between various members of my team.
My role also involves me collaborating between various members of my team.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've developed my problem solving and communication skills and learned the best practices in software design.
I've learnt new skills such as how agile methodologies are applied in real world projects, how to use git effectively, and how to develop CI piplines.
I've learnt new skills such as how agile methodologies are applied in real world projects, how to use git effectively, and how to develop CI piplines.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is very supportive in ensuring that I am receiving enough time to spend working towards my degree.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
Board games, team activity days
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Arm to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because working at Arm allows you to have a positive impact that touches over 70% of the population. Everyone I've met is very supportive and always happy to help. Working at Arm exposes you to so many different technologies and is a great place to learn and apply your skills at.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arm?
Prepare! Make sure you do research some research the company, be yourself and try to convey how your skills/experience/attitude will help you exceed at Arm.
