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Graduate Software Engineer Review

at Arm

Graduate Scheme

Software Engineering

Cambridge

Review Submitted: August 2026

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?

Great!
For someone who loves a technical challenge, Arm provides plenty.

What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?

Freedom to pick specific tasks, ability to rotate into hardware teams to get a holistic view of the product

To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?

5/5
The work I do directly goes into the user-facing/consumer product.

How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?

5/5
I am very satisfied

How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?

5/5
My technical expertise is far beyond what someone outside of Arm would have with two y.o.e

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

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?

5/5

How is your work-life balance?

5/5

What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?

5/5

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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Arm to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Absolutely, it's a great place to work and learn about the hidden technology that everyone uses

How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?

5/5
My role is exactly as it was advertised

When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Arm?

Don't be afraid to ask questions/for help - the recruitment process is meant to test your knowledge to its limits. A good interview is one you come out of having learned something new because it will have been just outside the boundary of what you knew going in.
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