Intern Program - Engineering Pathways

Arm; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Arm is offering an internship program for students across Electronic and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, and related fields. You’ll gain hands-on experience spanning hardware, software, AI/ML, testing, and tooling, with mentors guiding your development.

The role is non-exempt and paid hourly, with a hybrid working model and visa sponsorship not provided. We encourage curious, collaborative learners who enjoy solving problems and building tangible technology.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD program in a technical field.
• Passion for technology, problem-solving and collaboration; learning on the job.
• Experience from coursework, labs, projects, or internships is valued.

Responsibilities

• Explore hardware, software, or tools development across domains like hardware design, AI/ML, and software tooling.
• Participate in testing, debugging, and validation through simulations, lab work or automation.
• Contribute to projects that model, simulate or optimize system performance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Continuous learning

Education

Enrollment in Bachelor's/Master's/PhD program

Tools

C/C++

Python

Linux

CI/CD

Job description

Arm technology powers billions of devices, and our goal is to find students who want to help build what comes next! Our intern program would suit candidates with interest across engineering — from the hardware inside the chip to the software and tools that bring it to life.

What you could be doing?

Hardware & Chip Design — Work with digital logic, RTL, FPGA, circuits, physical design or semiconductor technology.

Testing & Validation — Test and debug technology through simulation, automation, test environments or lab work.

Systems & Performance — Explore architecture, workloads and system behavior through modeling, simulation and benchmarking.

AI & Machine Learning — Develop or optimize AI/ML solutions and apply technologies such as LLMs and agentic AI.

Software & Tools — Build software, automation and engineering tools using C/C++, Python, Linux, embedded systems or CI/CD.

Technical Enablement — Help developers and partners succeed with Arm through coding, technical problem-solving, research and communication.

Technical Product & Programs — Help shape and deliver technical products and programs through strategy, data, planning, customer insights and cross-functional coordination.

We Are Looking For Individuals Who

Are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD program in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or another relevant technical or quantitative field. Some opportunities may require a specific degree level, area of study or technical background.

We're interested in students who enjoy technology, problem-solving, collaboration and continuous learning. Relevant experience can come from coursework, labs, research, personal projects, hackathons, student organizations, previous internships or other hands‑on work.

Qualities That Will Help Your Application Stand Out

• Building, testing, debugging, analyzing, modeling or improving something technical.
• Applying programming, hardware, AI/ML, data, simulation or other engineering tools.
• Solving problems, learning new technology and collaborating effectively with others.

As part of the application, we'll ask about interests, experience and technologies used. We'll review those responses alongside the resume to match candidates with available opportunities.

Arm internships require you to be currently enrolled in a college or university degree program and returning to your studies after completing your internship.

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. #getreadytogrow

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In addition to a competitive salary and rewards package, our on-the-job learning and mentoring/buddy schemes provide unparalleled learning and networking opportunities from the best in the industry.

This is a non-exempt hourly role which will be paid at an hourly rate based on the number of hours worked. Pay rates vary by location and educational level.

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.