Quality & Reliability Engineering Intern

Arm; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring/buddy schemes

End of internship celebration

Future graduate opportunities

Job summary

Arm’s Silicon Quality & Reliability Engineering (QRE) team offers a 12-month internship starting June 2027 in Cambridge. You will analyse how soft errors affect digital designs and develop repeatable methodologies, with Python scripts and AI-assisted workflows to process data and summarise results.

We seek students enrolled in Electrical or Computer Engineering (Bachelors, Masters or PhD). The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, collaboration, and learning across teams, with hybrid working and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (Bachelors, Masters or PhD welcome)
• Programming or scripting experience, e.g., Python
• Understanding of digital hardware, computer architecture, or reliability concepts

Responsibilities

• Help develop and document a repeatable methodology for analysing soft errors in digital designs
• Develop reusable Python scripts and AI-assisted workflows to process data and summarise results
• Collaborate with engineers across teams to understand requirements and present findings
• Support other quality and reliability analyses across solution products

Skills

Python

Analytical thinking

Digital hardware knowledge

Computer architecture understanding

Education

Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree (Bachelors, Masters or PhD)

Job description

Join Arm’s Silicon Quality & Reliability Engineering (QRE) team and help assess and improve the reliability of solution products. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will explore how hardware faults affect system behaviour, analyse reliability data, and develop tools that make engineering analyses more efficient and repeatable.

What you could be doing as a QRE Intern?

• Help develop and document a repeatable methodology for analysing the effects of soft errors in digital designs.


• Develop reusable Python scripts and AI-assisted workflows that help engineers process data, validate analysis inputs and outputs, and summarise results.


• Work with engineers across teams to understand requirements, present findings and improve the tools you build.


• Support other quality and reliability analyses across solution products.

We are looking for individuals who:

Are currently enrolled and studying towards a Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (Bachelors, Masters or PHD students welcome). Candidates with alternative degrees will also be considered if they have relevant experience.

Qualities That Will Help Your Application Stand Out

• Strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to technical problems.


• Programming or scripting experience, such as Python.


• An understanding of digital hardware, computer architecture or reliability concepts gained through coursework or projects.


• Confidence working with data and explaining results clearly.


• Curiosity and a willingness to learn unfamiliar engineering domains.

Additional Information:

This is a 12 month internship starting June 2027. Arm Internships require you to be enrolled in a higher education degree and be returning to your course after your internship/placement. Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the country where the internship is based, without relying on sponsorship by Arm, for the full duration of the internship.

In Return

Working on interesting new projects with leaders in the field is exciting, but we also know how important it is to receive support. That's why throughout your internship, you can expect regular feedback and development opportunities, social activities to connect with your peers, an end of internship celebration, plus the opportunity to be considered for future Graduate positions (subject to performance). #getreadytogrow In addition to a competitive salary of £33,000, our on-the-job learning and mentoring/buddy schemes provide unparalleled learning and networking opportunities from the best in the industry.

Our 10x Mindset

At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset

Use of AI in Your Application

At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact [e-mail] so we can support you.

Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary:

£33000 per year