Graphics Software Intern, Direct3D

Arm Limited; Trondheim; Hybrid; NOK 372,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on project experience

Hybrid working

Job summary

Arm Limited in Trondheim invites students to join a graphics software internship starting in June 2027 for approximately 10 weeks. You will contribute to Direct3D driver features, debug code, and develop tests and demos, while collaborating with engineers across sites.

We seek candidates currently pursuing a Master's/PhD (or an exceptional Bachelor's) with strong C/C++ skills, Windows experience, and familiarity with Direct3D or Vulkan.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master's/PhD (or exceptional Bachelor's) with ≥2 years completed.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills.
• Experience in a Windows development environment preferred.
• Background in graphics APIs (Direct3D or Vulkan) and related math is a plus.
• Motivated to work independently while collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute new features to production Direct3D drivers for Windows on Arm.
• Debug and fix issues in the driver codebase.
• Develop and extend Direct3D API tests and demo applications.
• Collaborate with engineers from other software teams across sites.
• Participate in team meetings and daily engineering practices.

Skills

C/C++

Graphics APIs knowledge

Independent work capability

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Math/Physics or related field

Exceptional Bachelor's student with ≥2 years completed

Tools

Windows development environment

Job description

You are probably reading this on your phone. A large share of smartphones run Arm-based graphics — powering the games you play, the videos you watch and the apps you use to stay connected. As an intern in our graphics software team, you’ll help improve the technology that billions of people rely on every day!

This internship begins in June 2027 for approximately 10 weeks.

Why join us?

At Arm Trondheim, you’ll find a collaborative environment where learning is part of daily work. We offer flexible hybrid working, regular team activities and the chance to live in a student city with easy access to nature, culture, and tech — everything close by. We work with a flat hierarchy and high trust — your ideas are heard and feedback flows both ways.

Whatyou could be doing:

• Contribute new features to our production Direct3D drivers for Windows on Arm
• Debug and fix issues in the driver codebase
• Develop and extend Direct3D API tests and demo applications
• Collaborate with engineers from other software teams across sites
• Take part in team meetings and daily engineering practices

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are currently enrolled and studying towards a Master's or PhD program (or an exceptional Bachelor's student) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or a related field with at least 2 years of university studies completed
• Strong programming skills in C/C++
• Experience in a Windows development environment preferred
• Background in graphics APIs (Direct3D or Vulkan) and the underlying mathematics is a strong plus
• Motivation to work independently while contributing as part of a team

What you'll get:

• Work on technology used in billions of devices worldwide
• Hands-on experience with a skilled and collaborative engineering team
• Mentorship and feedback to accelerate your learning
• Explore more in the 'In Return' section

Additional Information:

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.

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 NOK 270 or 290 per hour (depends on any prior work experience), our on-the-job learning and mentoring/buddy schemes provide unparalleled learning and networking opportunities from the best in the industry.

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Accommodations at Arm

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 at Arm

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 at Arm

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.