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Graduate FPGA Engineer Review

at Arm

Graduate Job

Engineering

Cambridge

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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 the Role
5/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Arm?
It's very nice experience. Everyone in my team are friendly and helpful. There are also various activities that company holds for me to enjoy.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I'm able to pick projects that I prefer, and have the opportunity to learn and develop when working.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
I get to work with my team and develop tools to improve efficiency
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
I'm developing new and existing skills. Arm provides training classes I can take, and I also get to familiarise with the workflow and develop new tools

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
My buddy and manager are very helpful and considerate. People in arm also reply emails very quickly.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
I'm able to choose days to work from home. The working time each day is also flexible, so it's fine for me to work a bit less in a day if I have some situation, and make it up later.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
It's very inclusive and welcoming, there are also various networking activities. The rule are also not too strict.
How would you rate Arm initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Arm CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Arm encourage everyone to volunteer. There are various volunteer opportunities, and Arm provides the day off for volunteer

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Arm to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Friendly environment and useful work to do
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Arm?
Prepare for interviews, and take the first interview seriously even though it's video interview
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