Uptree

Placement details

Overview

Location: Cambridge, Manchester, Sheffield

Start Date: April and June 2025

Application Criteria: You will need to be studying towards a degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or any other relevant subject. Other degree types may be considered with relevant experience.

Qualities that will help your application stand out include:

• Experience in at least one programming language.
• A real passion for computing and/or the semi-conductor industry that goes beyond your studies.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to problem solve and express ideas effectively.
• Team-spirit with an appreciation for the "We, not I" core belief.
• If you have an interest in computer architecture fundamentals, digital design concepts, CPU architecture and microarchitecture features (such as caches, MMU, SMP, coherency, CPU pipelines) this is a plus, but not essential.  Any familiarity with a hardware description language like VHDL or Verilog/SystemVerilog is also helpful.

How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ at the top of this page!

About the opportunity:

Arm have a range of 3, 6 or 12 months industry placements across their hardware teams.

What could you be doing as a Hardware Intern?

• Working with design teams to develop IP that delivers high performance, power efficient products.
• Analysing existing tools looking for enhancements/automation, alongside trialling new tools.
• Verifying IP using a wide range of methodologies – constrained random simulation using testbenches written in SystemVerilog, running real applications on emulation or FPGA platforms, and using formal methods.
• Implementing Arm IP in silicon process nodes using design automation tools.
• Developing system solutions using ARM IP for different market domains ranging from mobile, IoT, data centres, etc.
• Writing specifications for Arm’s IP products and systems – analysing trade-offs between different options using software or hardware models.
• Providing Verification and Implementation support for systems through the lifecycle of the design right up to the delivery to the customer.

About Arm:

Arm is one of the UK’s leading tech companies. Haven't heard of Arm before? If you have a smartphone, digital camera, digital TV, gaming console or a smart meter at home, you’ve already used an Arm powered product. Arm technology can be found everywhere.

Arm is intrinsic to the development of technology in billions of products, which touch the lives of more than 70% of the world’s population. Their technology is literally transforming the way people live their lives. From bankers to farmers, students to surgeons, and start-ups to leading companies, Arm is bringing people and devices together to shape the connected world. The future is built on Arm.

Find out more about Arm by visiting their profile page.

Next steps:

Click ‘Apply’ at the top of this page!