As a Software Applications Engineering Intern, you will learn about a wide range of Arm technologies, in particular Arm Architecture, software development tools, processor models and hardware performance optimization! You will demonstrate that knowledge by working with a mentor on a software project that will challenge your understanding of computer architecture from a software perspective.

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The internship duration is approximately 6 months (can be full-time or part-time)

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What you could be doing as a Software Applications Intern?

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You will develop your software skills further through crafting and debugging example code and utility scripts on real-world issues that Arm partners face when developing and optimizing software for Arm platforms. At the conclusion of time at Arm, you will give short technical presentations on your project discussing the output, what obstacles you encountered and how you overcame them, as well as key points and areas to explore deeper in the future.

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We are looking for individuals who:

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Are currently enrolled and studying towards an Electrical or Computer Engineering Degree (Bachelors, Masters or PhD students welcome). Candidates with alternative degrees will also be considered if they have computer architecture and embedded programming experience.

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Qualities that will help your application stand out:

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• Solid experience in embedded software development, including hands-on work with hardware/software interfaces.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming; familiarity with assembly or Python is a plus.
• Good understanding of processor architecture, microarchitecture, and memory systems.
• Experience with debugging and profiling tools such as GDB, strace, gprof, perf, and JTAG debuggers.
• Proficient in Linux/Unix shell environments.
• Working knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience with cross-compilation toolchains (e.g., GCC, Makefile structures).
• Knowledge of OpenBMC, UEFI bootloaders, or Linux kernel development is a plus.
• Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

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Additional Information:

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We encourage early applications as we review them on a first come/first served basis.

Arm Internships require you to be enrolled in a higher education degree and be returning to your course after your internship/placement.

If you are graduating before August 2026, you will not be eligible for an Intern role but you will be eligible for our graduate roles. Our graduate roles will be advertised on the Arm Emerging Talent website.

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