Apprentice Software Engineer Review
at Arm
Degree Apprenticeship
Computer Science, Data Analysis, Software Engineering
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
Currently I work on infrastructure / Devops projects. This includes designing tests for software, implementing ci pipelines for hardware regression testing, and creating tools that benefit the team this could be data analysis, graphing or verification enabling tools.
I also balance this day to day work with university work which is usually 1 day a week.
I also balance this day to day work with university work which is usually 1 day a week.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The company and work part of my apprenticeship is great. The work I do feels challenging and I see that the work I do is beneficial to my team which is rewarding.
I feel the university side is slightly flawed. Before a lecture you are expected to complete a "pre work" task which involves learning about the module for the week. At times it feels the lectures are obsolete as the pre work covers everything the lecture covers and often in more detail too.
I feel the university side is slightly flawed. Before a lecture you are expected to complete a "pre work" task which involves learning about the module for the week. At times it feels the lectures are obsolete as the pre work covers everything the lecture covers and often in more detail too.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
- Heavily developed my python skills.
- Learned to code in Javascript
- Learned to use docker
- Learned to work with jenkins and writing groovy scripts
- Learned to work with linux based VMs
- Developed my understanding of agile principles and teamworking
- Developed my public speaking abilities
- Learned to code in Javascript
- Learned to use docker
- Learned to work with jenkins and writing groovy scripts
- Learned to work with linux based VMs
- Developed my understanding of agile principles and teamworking
- Developed my public speaking abilities
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is well structured, often the uni side and work side seem abit unconnected, asif the work I do at uni doesnt majorly support my work at work but this is not always the case.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have multiple points of contact both for help at university aswell as at work.
I have a technical tutor (who discusses my university work and progress with me if I need help)
I have a line manager who sets me work and helps if I am stuck
I have a team leader who also helps if I am stuck
All in all I feel very well supported at Arm
I have a technical tutor (who discusses my university work and progress with me if I need help)
I have a line manager who sets me work and helps if I am stuck
I have a team leader who also helps if I am stuck
All in all I feel very well supported at Arm
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Again we are well supported.
I have a university skills coach who meets with me to discuss university progress.
Lecturers seem well educated and clearly have teaching and industry experience.
We have forums for asking questions and are always told to ask questions in lectures if need be.
I have a university skills coach who meets with me to discuss university progress.
Lecturers seem well educated and clearly have teaching and industry experience.
We have forums for asking questions and are always told to ask questions in lectures if need be.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I dont think the qualification majorly impacts my ability to do my job however the things I have learned while working at arm have been very helpful to my development
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
There are plenty of social events including various ethnic celebrations, afterwork acivities, a gym benefit, self organised sports such as basketball, football, and kickboxing.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Arm to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The work life balance is great.
The work is interesting.
The people are very nice, I have never had a bad boss or boss that I hate.
The culture is great too
The work is interesting.
The people are very nice, I have never had a bad boss or boss that I hate.
The culture is great too
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arm?
Just make sure you have done your research on the company and show the interviewers that you are friendly, kind, and polite and a nice person to be around. Of course show off your technical abilities where possible.
